In 1852, the surveyor Henry Washington intended to establish the Initial Point (point from which all of Southern California was surveyed and mapped) at San Bernardino Peak. Since the peak was not visible from the valley, he decided to establish the point right here with a 25-foot tall pole rising from a pile of rocks. Today, all there is left is the pile of rocks and a metal plaque in this honor. You will need to obtain a permit to hike here: fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD779200

NOTE: Due to the 2020 El Dorado Fire the San Bernardino Peak is closed. The forest order is set to expire March 31, 2022.

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Elevation 3,110 m

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