The Best Backpacking in San Bernardino County
Looking for the best backpacking in San Bernardino County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around San Bernardino County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino County, California
Deep Creek Hot Springs via Bradford Ridge
4.04.75 mi / 1335 ft gainLocated in the San Bernardino National Forest and part of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Deep Creek Hot Springs are a relaxing site for those of us without access to a Jacuzzi. There are at least 4 pools of hot (not just warm) water that you can soak in with your fellow neighbor (who may or may not...Read more -
Lytle Creek, California
Big Tree Trail to Cucamonga Peak
10.38 mi / 3182 ft gainBig Tree Trail to Cucamonga Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lytle Creek, California.Read more -
Lytle Creek, California
Middle Fork Trail to Icehouse Saddle
9.77 mi / 3799 ft gainMiddle Fork Trail to Icehouse Saddle is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near San Bernardino, California.Read more -
Phelan, California
Lone Pine to Inspiration to Cloudburst Summit
47.17 mi / 13182 ft gainLone Pine to Inspiration to Cloudburst Summit is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Phelan, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
Loch Leven to Angelus Oaks
9.78 mi / 2054 ft gainLoch Leven to Angelus Oaks is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Yucaipa, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
Summit Mt. San Bernardino from Angelus Oaks
16 mi / 4775 ft gainThe trailhead is somewhat 'interesting' to get to given the dirt roads are in questionable shape and some of the roads in Angelus Oaks are not easily identifiable but I didn't have any problems finding it by closely following Google Maps. Trailhead parking requires an Adventure Pass parking pe...Read more -
Mount Baldy, California
Mt Baldy and San Antonio Falls via Falls Road, Register Ridge and Devil's Backbone Trail
6.99 mi / 3924 ft gainMt Baldy and San Antonio Falls via Falls Road, Register Ridge and Devil's Backbone Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Baldy, California.Read more -
Mount Baldy, California
Register Ridge to Mount San Antonio
6.3 mi / 4101 ft gainRegister Ridge to Mount San Antonio is an out and back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Baldy, CaliforniaRead more -
Mount Baldy, California
Mount Baldy 10 Peaks
28.73 mi / 10571 ft gainMount Baldy 10 Peaks is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Baldy, California.Read more -
Mount Baldy, California
Ontario Peak and Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon Trailhead
16.22 mi / 5610 ft gainWe started out at 8am on a Sunday, usually parking at Ice House Saddle can be tricky, I would advise going earlier. We headed out on our journey hiking up to the saddle, when you reach the switchbacks there is a fresh water spring, it's the last place you can get water...so stock up! We pressed o...Read more -
Fawnskin, California
Butler Peak Trail
9.36 mi / 1526 ft gainButler Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
San Bernardino Peak via Momyer Creek Trail
16.3 mi / 5735 ft gainSan Bernardino Peak via Momyer Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Forest Falls, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
Momyer to San Gorgonio
25.19 mi / 7539 ft gainMomyer to San Gorgonio is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pismo Beach, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
Momyer Creek and Falls Creek Loop
19.88 mi / 6476 ft gainMomyer Creek and Falls Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Forest Falls, California.Read more -
Big Bear, California
Cougar Crest Trail
5.58 mi / 892 ft gainCougar Crest Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.Read more -
Big Bear, California
Holcomb Creek via the PCT
12.98 mi / 971 ft gainHolcomb Creek via the PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.Read more