LA Hiking ⛰️ San Bernardino Peak – A Breath of Fresh Air! 🌬️🍃

Make sure you turn on the sound—this might just be the most refreshing moment of the whole hike! (Imagine the wind rushing through the trees, birds chirping lightly, and your own steady breath syncing with your steps… 🎧✨) Another hike where I felt incredibly strong—thank you, marathon training base! It’s amazing how good cardio fitness pays off even on long mountain trails. Though I have to admit, after this one, my body started feeling a bit “fragile”… A good reminder that keeping up regular aerobic exercise is super important! 💪😅 San Bernardino Trail via Angelus Oaks 📏 15.4 miles / 🧗 4,691 ft elevation gain / ⏱️ 9.5 hours Even though the stats look intimidating—longer distance and more elevation than my usual hikes—the trail actually felt surprisingly manageable. The incline is steady but gentle, rarely steep. Most of the path is packed dirt with little loose rock, so you don’t have to constantly watch your footing. I barely used my trekking poles! The real challenge for many is the mental game on the return trip—when you’re tired and the parking lot feels forever away. One friend even joked about wanting to parachute down! 😆 A few tips if you’re planning to go: 1️⃣ Parking at the trailhead is limited—arrive before 7 AM to snag a spot. 2️⃣ Almost no shade—wear sunscreen, a hat, and maybe long sleeves. 3️⃣ Only one water refill spot on the trail—bring plenty of your own! 💧 4️⃣ The summit view is okay, but the best scenery is just before the top—wide, sweeping vistas that totally reward the effort. Have you hiked San Bernardino Peak? What’s your favorite long-day hike near LA? Share your experience below! 👇🥾 #HikeTheWorld #LosAngeles #LAHiking #Hiking #OutdoorAdventure #TrailVibes #PeakBagging #SoCalHikes #MountainWind #FitnessJourney #LongHike #NatureTherapy #TrailTips #SunnyHikes #MarathonTrainingLegacy