Momyer Creek Trail 1E06

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. 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.

At a Glance

Fees:	Adventure pass is not required.
Permit Info:	Day use permits will be required beginning September 1, 2020. For overnight permits, reserve through the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association.
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Group size limited to 12 people and 8 pack/riding animals per group. No campfires allowed.  Portable gas stoves are allowed. Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources.   Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!
Closest Towns:	Forest Falls, Mountain Home
Restroom:	NO RESTROOMS
Information Center:	Mill Creek Visitor Center 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359 1-909-382-2882 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)