Momyer Creek Trail 1E06
There are no restrooms at this trailhead, but restrooms can be used at the Big Falls Picnic Area further up the road.
The trail first descends to Mill Creek wash and you must cross the creek. There is no bridge so please exercise extreme caution and it is recommended that you do not cross when the water level is high.
Alger Creek Camp (7,100') is 3.7 miles from the wash. The single site is located about 0.25 miles below the trail. Two miles further is Dobbs Camp (water available-7,200'). Another 1.5 miles is Saxton Camp (8,400'). Water here is obtained from a small spring 0.2 mile below the camp along the trail. Two miles further is Dollar Lake Saddle (9,960 feet, no water).
This is one of the most underused trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness within the Sand to Snow National Monument. This area offers the visitor solitude and good views of Mill Creek Canyon and Yucaipa Ridge from the upper end of the trail.
The trail is named after Joe Momyer. Joe fought to protect the San Gorgonio Wilderness from development in the 1960s and lobbied for inclusion of the primitive area in the Wilderness Act of 1964.
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General Information
No fees are associated with this trail.
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.
- Group size limited to 12 people and 8 pack/riding animals per group.
- No ground fires or building of rock fire-rings allowed. Portable gas stoves are allowed.
- Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources.
- Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.
Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!
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
The trailhead is reached by turning east off Highway 38 to Forest Falls, continue up the road three miles to the large parking area (5,400') on your left 100 yards before the fire station.
Directions
Latitude 34.0871952
Longitude -116.917588
Elevation 5520 - 10649
Distance 4.36 miles
Difficulty Moderate/Difficult
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
