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California
15.8 mi
Distance
695 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside San Bernardino National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Santa Ana River Trail
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The Santa Ana River Trail is a scenic 15.83-mile journey through Southern California's diverse riparian and foothill landscape, following the Santa Ana River corridor. This moderate-to-challenging trail offers a mix of river-bottom terrain and gradual elevation gain, showcasing native vegetation, wildlife habitat, and seasonal water features. The trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience the natural history of one of California's most important watersheds.
Fish Creek
~2 min drive
Challenging 11.95-mile trail with 2,846 ft elevation gain.
Aspen Grove
~3 min drive
Easy 3.96-mile hike with minimal elevation gain in Aspen Grove.
Lodgepole
~8 min drive
Easy forest walk through lodgepole pine country near Lodgepole.
Wildhorse Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile creek drainage hike with 3,145 ft elevation gain.
South Fork
~11 min drive
Steep 5.4-mile alpine climb with 3,561 ft elevation gain.
The Sink
~13 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with 90 ft elevation gain.
Grinnell Mountain
~6 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb to Grinnell Mountain with 700 ft elevation gain.
Tunnel
~14 min drive
Steep 3-mile climb with nearly 1,800 ft elevation gain through scenic terrain.
Bear Wallow
~14 min drive
Quick, easy 0.2-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Sky High
~7 min drive
Challenging 7.4-mile alpine climb with 3,071 ft elevation gain.
