
Starting along the Exploration Trail.

Crossing Dry Creek.

Nice rock formations and views toward the surrounding hills along the exploration Trail.

A pleasantly rolling trail with a tame grade.


Much of the hike was forested, but with occasional views.

A nice lookout point along the Exploration Trail.

View back.


Ascending through the forest.

A switchback along the Exploration Trail.

Higher up the forest became more sparse and we had nice views again.

View back along the trail.

A bench in place at a great viewpoint.



Nearing the upper trailhead.

End of the Exploration Trail.

We continued hiking up the paved Keller Peak Road.

Progress up to Keller Peak.

Keller Peak ahead.

Mount San Gorgonio seen from along the Keller Peak Road.

View down toward the Santa Ana River.

Keller Peak ahead.

Keller Peak Lookout Tower boulders.

Close-up west.

Summit of Keller Peak, view toward Slide Peak (center).

Onward to Slide Peak, taking an unmarked social trail.

View back toward Keller Peak as we head up to Slide Peak.

Passing over a small lump leading to the base of Slide Peak, seen ahead.

Steep, sandy road up to Slide Peak. Keller Peak seen center.

Summit boulders of Slide Peak, view toward Mount San Gorgonio.

View toward Keller Peak from the summit of Slide Peak.
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