Vivian Creek Trail to Gorgonio Peak

During the last weekend of July, my friends Kevin, Chris and I did a local hike to Gorgonio Peak, the tallest peak in so cal at 11,499 feet. We made it an overnight backpacking hike and camped out at Halfway Camp, a lower elevation campsite about 1/4 of the way to the top. The nice thing about this campsite, is that it allows you to set up camp and unload some of the weight earlier into the hike, making things easier the rest of the way.

Campsite Pics




Vivian Creek trail is known for being one of the tougher hikes in the area due to its consistent elevation gain of 5,600 feet (1 vertical mile) on its 8 mile hike to the top of Gorgonio Peak, while offering the hiker very little rest, with flat sections. The trail tests your endurance from the very beginning as the first 2 miles of the trail take you through some of the steepest part of the trail. The trail also makes you work extra hard the last 2 miles of the trail, as it once again becomes the steepest as you begin the ridge that leads you to the peak.

It is a scenic trail that tests your endurance, and cardio shape on its 16.5 mile round trip distance. It certainly helps being in shape for this trail. However, those that get to the top are blessed with great views of the Coachella Valley, San Jacinto Mountains, and the local San Bernardino Mountains.

Pics From the Top








Sunset Views