Bertha Peak

San Bernardino National Forest, CA

Info

Distance
7.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,400 ft
Route type
Out & back
Duration
2.5 hr
Crux
Class 1
Quality
3/10

Peaks bagged

1
Bertha Peak
HPS
8,201 ft / Rise 681 ft
2
Peak 77897,789 ft

Report

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Cougar Crest Trailhead.
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
The trail ascends at a gentle grade through the woods.
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
First view of Bertha Peak on the right.
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
The trail affords an occasional glimpse at Bertha Peak through the trees.
Trip report photo for Bertha Peak
View of San Gorgonio Mountain and Big Bear Lake from the trail.
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Approaching the ridge crest.
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View back.
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Briefly crossing over to the north side of the ridge crest.
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Intersection with the PCT on the left. Stay right along a dirt road for Bertha Peak.
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Steep section of road.
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Bertha Peak ahead.
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View back at a switchback in the road.
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Passing a radio tower just below the summit.
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Bertha Peak summit on the right.
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Bertha Peak summit. View south.
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View north.
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Returning along the road.
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Short detour from the Cougar Crest Trail toward Peak 7789 on the right.
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Easy cross country along the ridge crest.
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Peak 7789 summit. View northwest toward Delamar Mountain (left) and Arctic Point (right).
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View east toward Bertha Peak.
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Descending the south slope of Peak 7789 to rejoin the Cougar Crest Trail.

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