SBC Through Your Eyes: South Fork Trail and Dry Lake

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A meadow surrounded by trees and snowy mountains.

A meadow surrounded by trees and snowy mountains.
A forest scene with tall, charred tree trunks casting long shadows on the ground. The forest floor is covered with dry, golden-brown grass. Sunlight filters through the trees, highlighting patches of vivid green vegetation.
A serene mountain landscape featuring a calm lake surrounded by pine trees. The water reflects the rugged mountains and a partly cloudy blue sky. It's a peaceful and natural setting.
A vibrant scene displaying clusters of purple and yellow flowers. The purple flowers, resembling lupines, stand out against the smaller, dense clusters of bright yellow flowers, creating a lively contrast.
A forest trail lined with vibrant orange and red wildflowers, possibly Indian Paintbrush. There are logs and charred trees on the left, with new green ferns and grasses growing alongside the path. The sky is clear and blue.
Yellow lilies in bloom with speckled centers and prominent stamens, surrounded by green leaves and ferns in a sunlit garden setting.
A sign for San Gorgonio Wilderness stands on a trail surrounded by sparse trees and green shrubs, with mountains visible in the background. The sign includes information about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

We would like to thank Gary Mumaw of Rancho Cucamonga for sharing outstanding photos that highlight another unique San Bernardino County destination.

The South Fork Trail offers hikers a chance to experience the beauty of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The trailhead sits at approximately 6,900 feet along Jenks Lake Road, which is about 2.5 miles from Highway 38. Along the trail, hikers follow a gradually ascending path through the surrounding forest toward South Fork Meadows. From there, hikers can turn left toward Dry Lake, which sits at an elevation of approximately 9,000 feet.

For detailed directions to Dry Lake through the South Fork Trail, please visit the San Bernardino National Forest’s website.

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