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California

Little San Gorgonio

Banning, California

4.6 mi

Distance

3,888 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 30m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Little San Gorgonio trail is a challenging, expert-level hike located near Banning, California. Covering a distance of 4.6 miles, this out-and-back trail navigates through mountainous terrain within the US Forest Service jurisdiction. The trail boasts a significant elevation gain of 3888 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 2780 meters, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape. Hikers should be prepared for steep and strenuous sections as they ascend through rugged dirt paths.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotential for altitude sickness

Elevation Profile

Min:1,594 ft
Max:2,780 ft
1,194 ft
8 ft
1,594 ft1,989 ft2,385 ft2,780 ft0.0 mi1.2 mi2.3 mi3.5 mi4.6 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

mountain viewsrugged terrain

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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