8 miles
2800 feet gain
6/10
Angelus Oaks ,CA (92305) 70.18 miles from you Weather Map
From the 10 east, exit University Avenue in Redlands, turn right off the exit, and then turn left onto Citrus. Make another left onto Judson/Ford. Follow it to Lugonia Avenue (38), make a right. Follow the 38(it turns to Mentone Blvd and then into Mill Creek Road) to Mill Creek Ranger Station where you must get a wilderness permit for Forsee Creek. Continue east past Mountain Home Village, and follow the 38 as it turns to your left up the mountain. Continue past Angelus Oaks and turn right onto Jenks Lake Road. Follow the signs for Forsee Creek trail. A high clearance vehicle is recommended but not necessary. Park at the trailhead.
The trail is easy to follow, but overgrown in spots, it is steep and narrow in places. Since this is a north side trail, it is shady the entire route, even to the crest.
San Bernardino Peak, Shields, Anderson and East Peak are all within reach.
The ideal camping spot is just above the springs a quarter of a mile up the trail.
This is a wonderful hike to the high country of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. I included it and listed it as moderate, because for this area, it is about as moderate as it gets, also this is a wonderful spot to camp. It is secluded and shady. The bench above the springs is ideal. Plus with filterable water available, it makes a great spot from which to explore the highest peaks in Southern California.
This trail is steep, but not as steep as the entrance from the south side of the wilderness. The drop-offs become a lot more apparent on the way down, and this trail is not recommended for acrophobics or small children. You gain lots of elevation and the views get better and better as you reach higher elevations.
Get permits in advance for busy weekends, during the week you might not see another soul.
The water at the springs can dry up in late summer.