Hiking San Jacinto Peak from Idyllwild

Описание: At 12 miles round trip, the Marion Mountain Trail is the most direct route to the summit of San Jacinto Peak from Idyllwild. Other options include the Devils Slide, Deer Springs, and Seven Pines trails; however, these will take you longer to reach the summit.

The Marion Mountain Trail steeply ascends 2400 feet in the first 2.8 miles to the junction with the PCT, averaging over 850’ per mile. From the PCT junction, the trail rises another 1100 feet over 2 miles to Little Round Valley, a popular backpacking camping destination. From here, a series of switchbacks climb 750 feet over one mile to the peak trail junction. The last third of a mile to the summit gains 300 feet, ending with a scramble through boulders beginning just past the stone hut.

We highly recommend this invigorating hike, not just for the physical challenge it offers but for the breathtaking views of San Gorgonio, the Coachella Valley, the expansive LA Basin, and the Sierra vibes evoked by the majestic pines and rugged granite boulders along this trail.

Day use permits are required, obtain one at the San Jacinto Ranger Station at 54270 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 on your way to the trailhead.

To explore an alternative route to the summit of San Jacinto, view our video highlighting the hike to the summit via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway:    • Day Hiking San Jacinto Peak via the Palm S...  

GPS Track of this hike available here: https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent...

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0:00 Marion Mountain Trail to PCT
1:30 PCT to Deer Springs Trail
2:12 Deer Springs Trail to Little Round Valley
2:59 Little Round Valley to San Jacinto Peak Trail Junction
3:32 San Jacinto Peak Trail Junction to San Jacinto Summit
4:52 San Jacinto Summit back to Trailhead
5:39 Hike Stats