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Little San Gorgonio Trail 1E11.2

This trail may have limited access; please call the Mill Creek Ranger Station for more information: 909-382-2882

Current Conditions
Day use permits required. For overnight permits, reserve through the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1E11.2

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Wilderness permits are required. Permits can be obtained online at San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (SGWA) permits webpage.

  • No in-person permits available at Ranger Station MUST obtain via online.

  • No wood fires, charcoal BBQs or charcoal stove allowed outside agency provided fire-rings
  • No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests!
  • the use of propane or gas appliances allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit.

Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!

Mill Creek Visitor Center

Address: 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359
Phone: (909) 382-2882
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

This trail runs five miles from Banning Canyon Road to Little San Gorgonio peak.

Directions

Latitude 34.028132

Longitude -116.874558

Elevation 4836 - 9130

Distance 5 miles

Difficulty Moderate

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

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Last updated July 21st, 2025