San Gorgonio Mountain
San Gorgonio Mountain in Google Map
San Gorgonio is the highest mountain in Southern California, with an elevation of 11,503 feet, and is located in the San Bernardino Mountains.
There would be 3400 ft gain hiking from Fish Creek trailhead to the summit.
Due to wildfires, the Fish Creek trail is currently closed, so for our 2016 year, we will be hiking from Vivian Creek trailhead to the summit.
This trip will count as one of the 3-Day Backpacks for Backpacking Merit Badge. All those going to the peak will get in a 10-mile day for the Hiking Merit Badge.
This is our major training hike for Sierra since there is major altitude gain. This will be our most important measure of your ability to do the Sierra Trek.
Time
July triennial
Activities
3 days, 2 nights Sierra Backpacking training hike.
Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Leave No Trace, Food related requirements.
[Hiking Merit Badge] [Miles Hike] [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights] [622 Special SoCal Peaks Patch][622 Special SC 7 Peaks Patch]
South Lake Middle School to Fish Creek Trailhead parking lot Google Map Driving Direction
Heritage Park to Vivian Creek Trailhead Google Map Driving Directions
Equipment
We will distribute ground tarps, hiking gears, and food at Mr. A's house Thursday night.
- General hiking gears information: Backpacking Equipment List
- Personal
Regular backpack equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hiking boots). Pack light, no more than 25 pounds.
10 essentials
Pocket knife
First aid kit
Extra clothing
Rain gear
Water bottle
Flashlight or headlamp
Trail food
Matches or fire starter
Sun protection
Map and compass
Windbreaker or jacket — can be cold and windy on the peak and overnight campsite.
Cup and lightweight spork (or spoon and fork)
Toilet paper (distribute within buddy system)
- Troop
Food will be distributed for meals.
Water bags and trash bags
Lightweight stoves and fuels
Water filters
Walkie-Talkie
Weather
Warm during the day and cool at night. Tents if rain predicted.
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