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San Gorgonio and Dobbs Peak via Vivian Creek Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertLoop

San Gorgonio and Dobbs Peak via Vivian Creek Trail

Forest Falls, California

14.5 mi

Distance

6,614 ft

Elev. Gain

7h 37m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

San Gorgonio and Dobbs Peak via Vivian Creek Trail is a loop trail in San Bernardino County, California. It is 15 miles long and gains 6,614 feet. The nearest town is Oak Glen, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,857 ft
Max:3,498 ft
Gain:2,016 ft
Loss:2,033 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,857 ft and 3,498 ft across 14.5 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,857 ft2,404 ft2,951 ft3,498 ft0.0 mi3.6 mi7.2 mi10.9 mi14.5 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,878 ft
High point6.4 mi3,498 ft
End14.5 mi1,861 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Permit required

Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.

A free wilderness permit is required for day hikes and overnight trips in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Permits are requested through the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association, a Forest Service partner, up to 90 days in advance.

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Official sources & verification

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Reserve or permit

  • Apply for permit

    Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.

  • San Bernardino NF permits

    USDA Forest Service, San Bernardino National Forest

Where it is

Nearest town:
Oak Glen, CA · about 3 mi away
County:
San Bernardino County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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