A bluff with sweeping San Gorgonio Wilderness views via the Whitewater River and the PCT, on the Whitewater Preserve Canyon View Loop. 4 miles, 790 feet.
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The trailhead is by the entrance to the preserve. Look for the trail board.
The area around the visitor center used to be the Whitewater Trout Farm. You can see the trout pools when you start the hike. When it went out of business in 2006, local conservation groups bought the area and it eventually came into the care of the Wildla
While there’s about 700 feet of climbing, if you’re in decent shape, it’s not a big deal. The climb has switchbacks to make the gradient easier.
The first part of the hike follows Whitewater Canyon. You’ll then climb up to the top of the bluff on the PCT, and then head back down to finish the loop.
The alternate parking is a few minutes down the road from the visitor’s center area entrance.
The Canyon View Loop Trail starts right at the entrance to the Preserve visitor area.
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The area around the visitor center used to be the Whitewater Trout Farm. You can see the trout pools when you start the hike. When it went out of business in 2006, local conservation groups bought the area and it eventually came into the care of the Wildla
The first part of the hike follows Whitewater Canyon. You’ll then climb up to the top of the bluff on the PCT, and then head back down to finish the loop.
While there’s about 700 feet of climbing, if you’re in decent shape, it’s not a big deal. The climb has switchbacks to make the gradient easier.
The alternate parking is a few minutes down the road from the visitor’s center area entrance.
The Canyon View Loop Trail starts right at the entrance to the Preserve visitor area.
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