Sawpit Canyon
- Nature & parks
- In Crestline, California
- 5.6 mi from Route 66
Sawpit Canyon is a steep mountain canyon near San Bernardino, CA, in the San Bernardino range, about 6 miles off the old road. It climbs from about 3,386 feet at its mouth to roughly 5,100 feet at its head, which lies a short way east of Monument Peak. The creek once fed the West Fork of the Mojave River, and the canyon's original mouth now sits under Silverwood Lake.
What is Sawpit Canyon?
This is a narrow mountain valley in San Bernardino County, cut by a small creek. The reservoir at Silverwood Lake covered the lower end, changing where the canyon now meets the water.
Visiting Sawpit Canyon: tips
Treat this as a scenic stop for people who like mountain country. There are restrooms on site. Monument Peak is about 2.6 miles away and Horsethief Canyon about 3.4 miles, so it is easy to string a few natural stops together.
Practical info
- Address
- California 92345
- On site & nearby
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