How to drive the paved road to Keller Peak in California
Keller Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.405m (7,890ft) above sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in the US state of California.
Where is Keller Peak?
The peak is located in the southern part of California within the San Bernardino National Forest. There are excellent views of the San Bernardino Mountains including three lakes: Arrowhead, Gregory, and Siverwood. On a clear afternoon day views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island are possible.
Why is it called Keller Peak?
The summit was named for Ally Carlin Keller, born in San Bernardino in 1868, who at one time was an employee of the Forest Service.
Why is there a road to Keller Peak?
At the summit there is a fire lookout built in 1926. Just below the lookout there’s a memorial plaque for the WWII aircrew that lost their lives when their B-26 crashed into the peak on Dec. 31, 1941. Some of the wreckage is still visible.
Is the road to Keller Peak paved?
The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called Keller Peak Road. It’s a narrow two-lane road all the way to the summit. It features many blind corners as it winds its way up the mountainside. Drive slowly and cautiously and keep an eye out for other vehicles as well as pedestrian traffic. Be watchful of bear, mountain lion and deer.
Is the road to Keller Peak open year-round?
Set high in the San Bernardino Mountains, the road is usually open from Memorial Day to mid-November.
How long is the road to Keller Peak?
Starting from the paved CA-18, the road to the summit is 9.1 km (5.7 miles). Over this distance the elevation gain is 579 meters. The average gradient is 6.36%.
Pic: Pavol Gombos