Bertha Peak

San Bernardino National Forest, CA
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Trip info

Distance7.5 mi
Elevation gain1,400 ft
Route typeOut & back
Duration2.5 hr
CruxClass 1
Quality3/10

Peaks bagged

1
Bertha Peak
HPS
8,201 ft / Prom. 681 ft
2
Peak 7789
7,789 ft
HPS
Hundred Peaks Section

Trip report

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

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