Deep Creek is on the north slope of the San Bernadino Mountains about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Originating at approximately 6,200 ft, the stream drops about 3,000 ft in its 22-mile course before flowing into the East Fork Mojave River. Remote high gradient stream, deep pools and boulder strewn reaches, torrential flows during rainstorms.
Latitude 34° 16′ 26.2308″ N
Longitude 117° 7′ 40.3896″ W
Two Yellow Post Sites exist along Forest Road 5S09 San Jacinto Truck Trail. Aproximately 5 miles from Hwy 243, or access from 5S07 Bee Canyon Truck Trail. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use – campfires, charcoal BBQ's or gas stoves. Campfires and charcoal BBQ's may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information. Pack it in, pack it out. Open year-round. High clearance vehicle recommended.
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Goff Flat Yellow Post Site
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Farview Point. Viewpoint overlooking the Banning pass.
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The 154,000-acre monument extends from Bureau of Land Management lands on the Sonoran desert floor up to over 10,000 feet in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest.
The striking diversity of lands within this monument is breathtaking – they are filled with the stories of ancient peoples, soaring mountain peaks, critical wildlife corridors and rich biological diversity. They also offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for urban populations living close to the shadows of these majestic mountain peaks – the San Gorgonio Mountain region serves as an important recreational hub for 24 million people living within a two-hour drive of the area.
The Sand to Snow National Monument will be co-managed by the U.S. Forest Service (71,000 acres on the San Bernardino National Forest) and the Bureau of Land Management (83,000 acres of the California Desert District). Within the monument boundary, both agencies manage approximately 101,000 acres as Wilderness.
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The Barton Flats snow play area along State Highway 38 is a favorite destination for building snow men, snow angels and tossing snowballs. The area is defined as the legal parking areas on National Forest along the State Highway from Jenks Lake Road West to Jenks Lake Road East. Click here to download the map
Latitude 34° 10′ 14.4228″ N
Longitude 116° 53′ 13.2792″ W
During the winter months, the area around the Aspen Glen picnic area becomes a popular winter wonderland to sled, build snowmen and make snow angels. Click here for a map of the Aspen Glen Snow Play Area
Vehicles must be legally parked and not blocking the travel lanes.
Do not tresspass on private property.
Trash must be disposed in bins at Aspen Glen picnic area or hauled out. Keep your public lands clean.
Latitude 34° 14′ 7.5660″ N
Longitude 116° 55′ 43.3452″ W
Sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels are all a very popular past-time in the San Bernardino Mountains. Visitors are encouraged to recreate in the areas identified on this map.
Areas include:
Along State Highway 18, from Crest Park Picnic Area to Switzer Picnic Area
Along State Highway 18, East of Santas Village to just East of Heaps Peak / Allison Ranch Road
Along State Highway 18, from Green Valley Lake Road to the east highway gates in Snow Valley.
Latitude 34° 13′ 31.5012″ N
Longitude 117° 2′ 7.3392″ W
South Ridge Road 5S11, is a 1.5 mile steep road that leads to South Ridge Trailhead, and 3 Yellow Post Sites.
Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water.
Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use – campfires, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information.
Latitude 33° 44′ 14.4168″ N
Longitude 116° 42′ 24.8148″ W
This scenic viewpoint is on Highway 243, 9.5 miles northwest of Idyllwild. Watch for songbirds in the chaparral and oak trees and red-tailed hawks and ravens soaring above. In the warmer months a variety of lizards sun themselves on the rocks. If you are lucky (and patient) you may see deer, bobcat, gray fox, and coyote.
Latitude 33° 47′ 49.1388″ N
Longitude 116° 46′ 37.5312″ W