Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotVivian Creek Trailhead 1E08
Forest Falls
Tackle Southern California's highest peak at 11,503 feet via the steepest route. The Vivian Creek Trail climbs through pine forests and alpine streams before breaking into a moonscape above tree line—grueling, but worth it for views stretching to Nevada.
Challenging summit hike
SoCal's highest peak
Steep switchback ascent
Alpine moonscape views
Tips
⛰️"the first climb is no joke, 1000 ft in a mile"
🐻bears frequent the parking lot—no food in cars
📋wilderness permit required for day hikers and parking
Vivian Creek Trailhead 1E08
Forest FallsOpens Friday at 7:00 AM
Mountain SpotMountain SpotTackle Southern California's highest peak at 11,503 feet via the steepest route. The Vivian Creek Trail climbs through pine forests and alpine streams before breaking into a moonscape above tree line—grueling, but worth it for views stretching to Nevada.
Challenging summit hike
SoCal's highest peak
Steep switchback ascent
Alpine moonscape views
Tips
⛰️"the first climb is no joke, 1000 ft in a mile"
🐻bears frequent the parking lot—no food in cars
📋wilderness permit required for day hikers and parking