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California
7.4 mi
Distance
3,071 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside San Bernardino National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Sky High
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Sky High offers a rewarding moderate hike with nearly 3,100 feet of elevation gain over 7.4 miles, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine views and sustained climbing. The trail delivers significant elevation gain relative to its distance, providing a challenging cardiovascular workout with impressive vertical relief. This route showcases the rugged terrain typical of California's high country, rewarding persistence with expansive summit vistas.
Lodgepole
~1 min drive
Easy forest walk through lodgepole pine country near Lodgepole.
Grinnell Mountain
~1 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb to Grinnell Mountain with 700 ft elevation gain.
Aspen Grove
~5 min drive
Easy 3.96-mile hike with minimal elevation gain in Aspen Grove.
Big Falls
~8 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Big Falls.
Falls Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with waterfall views and steady elevation gain.
South Fork
~6 min drive
Steep 5.4-mile alpine climb with 3,561 ft elevation gain.
Jenks Lake
~10 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climbing through forest to mountain views.
Fish Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 11.95-mile trail with 2,846 ft elevation gain.
Rio Monte
~9 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain near Rio Monte.
Whispering Pines
~11 min drive
Easy forest walk through pines with gentle elevation gain.
