Ranger Peak

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San Jacinto Mountains

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4S21 fireroad to Indian Mountain

Ranger Peak

Location: California, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 33.84440°N / 116.8253°W

Trail Type: Cross Country

County: Riverside

Technical Difficulty: Easy

Aerobic Difficulty: Easy

Layout: Out & Back

Elevation Gain: 200 ft / 61 m

Length: 2.0 Mi / 3.2 Km

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Overview

Ranger Peak is a old San Bernardino fire lookout site, built in 1935, in the San Jacinto Mountains. It has a unique position, standing at 5082 feet on the northwest slope of the San Jacintos, one can take in long views of the San Jacinto Mountains north and west slopes, San Bernardino Mountain high country, Yucaipa Ridge, Little San Bernardino Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains, and the Inland Valleys. Ranger Peak was on the first Hundred Peaks List in 1946, it was delisted in 1999 as being a peak of little value. I could not believe the views, some of the best in the range that I have ever experienced. This a great place to come and watch the sun go down. The old lookout is now just it's pedestal mounts and nice rock stairs. This would be a good side trip to other rides in the San Jacintos like Black Mountain or Indian Mountain.

Trail Description

Ride on the well maintained fireroad as it roller coasters to the summit. Kepp straight at the few turnoffs always aiming for the large towers. Continue pass the towers to the end of the road at the summit rock pile.

Getting There

Take the 243 from the I-10 out of Banning and head towards Idyllwild. Drive about 12 miles, just before you reach the Vista Grande Ranger Station on the right side, there is a fire road. Park along the roadside without blocking the entrance.

When to Bike

The road can be ridden year round except during fire closures.

Go to San Bernardino National Forest for current conditions.

You will need a Adventure Pass for parking at the turnout.