To get to the Fish Creek Trailhead:

- Take I-10 east past San Bernardino to the University Street Exit.
- Take a left onto University Street at the end of the exit.
- Follow University Street to Lugonia Avenue
- Turn right onto Lugonio Avenue which becomes SR 38
- Continue east on SR 38 about 31 miles to 1N02 on the right, 1 mile past the first entrance to Heart Bar Campground. Turn right. Note your odometer and go as follows:
At 1.2 miles, fork. Go right on 1N05.
At 2.8 miles, Aspen Grove Trail 2E05 goes west.
At 6.9 miles, fork. Go right.
At 7.2 miles, fork. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses the road here. Go right.
At 7.6 miles, fork. Go right.
At 7.7 miles, Fish Creek Trailhead (1W07). Park here.

Route Description

From the Fish Creek Trailhead(8040'), hike about 5 miles to Fish Creek Saddle at 9,805'. Follow the trail for another mile to Dry Lake Saddle. Shortly thereafter meet the trail to Mine Shaft Saddle (9960'). At Mine Shaft Saddle turn left and follow the Sky High Trail toward Mount San Gorgonio. The trail switchbacks up the eastern and southern flanks of San Gorgonio Peak.

When you get to 11,000, leave the trail and travel cross-country south toward a very wide, flat, almost vegetation-free area called "The Tarn" (10,600'). Head for a saddle about 1/2 mile west of The Tarn at 10,640'. From this saddle proceed southwest up the ridge to the summit of Dragons Head.

Distance: 18 miles round trip on trail and cross-country
Gain: 3300' total, 2900' out plus 400' on return

Essential Gear

You don't need any technical gear.

Miscellaneous Info

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