San jacinto was one of the first big peaks i bagged as a teenager and im still drawn to it many years later. Mount san jacinto stands 10834 feet above sea level, and is the second highest mountain range in southern california. The san bernardino mountains as seen from san jacinto peak this morning, 14th march 2020, with cloud pouring east through the san gorgonio pass. San bernardino national forest, san jacinto ranger district. Best trails in san jacinto wilderness california alltrails. San jacinto wilderness trail map tom harrison maps tom harrison maps on.
Please contact the idyllwild ranger station at 909 3822921 for a current list of available trails. Youll start off by heading out on the marion mountain trail, singletrack trail that will lead you from the marion mountain campground to the pct. Its still a tough 11 mile hike, but its nothing like climbing to mt san jacinto from palm springs or idyllwild. So even if you dont have mountains like san jacinto to climb, try and at least get 1011 hours on the trail at some point. San jacinto natural history association in partnership with the mt. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
The pacific crest trail pct in this part of southern california covered by the san jacinto and laguna mountains topographic map guide rises steadily from san gorgonio pass into the san jacinto mountains, where the trail climbs just above 9,000 feet. Be sure to obtain a wilderness permit before starting up the trail. Trails near mount san jacinto state park riverside county, ca. San jacinto, california topographic map and nearby trails. Looking for a great trail in san jacinto wilderness, california. Mount san jacinto via marion mountain trail map pro tip. Im a big fan of gps watches to follow my gpx track which i also use as a sleep, wellness, and fitness tracker. Mount san jacinto state park and wilderness map california,000 acres. The most popular route is from the top of the palm springs aerial tramway, but for our fourth summit of the six pack of peaks, we hiked the lesstravelled marion mountain trail. Located in southern californias san jacinto mountains and surrounded by san bernardino national forest, this state park includes 10,804foot san jacinto peak and some other high mountains. Idyllwild campground is located in mount san jacinto state park, between hemet and palm springs. San jacinto peak via marion mountain trail san jacinto. The permit that you filled out at the ranger station is good for both mount san jacinto state park and san jacinto national forest. San gorgonio trail maps the hike starts in the valley by mill creek, does a tough quick climb to vivian creek for the middle section, and then goes straight up in the end.
Naturalist john muir wrote of san jacinto peak, the view from san jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth. Aug 01, 2014 mount san jacinto is the second tallest peak in southern california. Pacific crest trail microspikes may be useful on some of the pct for continuous snow travel between approximately miles 158 and 193, depending upon your comfort level in variable snowice conditions. Mount san jacinto state park is all about the san jacinto mountains.
San jacinto county is covered by the following us topo map quadrants. Mt san jacinto via the palm springs aerial tram socal hiker. Trails are color coded to indicate if regulations permit hiking, biking, horseback or offroading. Topo maps, latitude and longitude coordinates, and address for mount san jacinto state park.
This map of the san jacinto wilderness trails is made of waterproof plastic. Its the best solution for staying on the right trail, it works even when you dont have cell service, and there are versions for ios and android. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. It is the highest peak in the san jacinto range and in the california state park system. San jacinto trail report page 2 snow, weather, and water. Wilderness trails and camps are marked very clearly in red with trail mileages noted in red along the corresponding trail segments. Another observation may be that the trail switchbacks towards miller peak and then back around san jacinto around the 10,400 mark. San jacinto peak, california topographic map and nearby trails. Marion mountain trail approaches san jacinto peak from the westsouthwest. The palm springs aerial tramway hike to mt san jacinto is a great way to bag southern californias second highest peak without putting in a huge effort.
The trail descends to the south fork of the san jacinto. Beaumont, california topographic map and nearby trails. San jacinto bike trails maps of bike routes in san. San jacinto bike trails maps of bike routes in san jacinto, ca. San jacinto is a city in riverside county, california, u. It can also be easily accessed from the desert by using the palm springs aerial tramway.
A sign at the trailhead falsely the distance to san jacinto peak mount san jacinto as 5 14 miles, which unfortunately is an understatement. Aug 05, 2006 ive both heard and read about there being a san jacinto ohv area. Theres great scenery throughout, making the work worthwhile. The pacific crest trail stretches a length of 2,659 miles from mexico to canada through three states. It was named after saint hyacinth and is located at the north end of the san jacinto valley, with hemet to its south. Winter climb san jacinto from the tram, palm springs aerial tram. San jacinto peak via marion mountain hiking trail, idyllwild. Get directions, maps, and traffic for san jacinto, tx. Best trails in mount san jacinto state park california alltrails. General plan land use in city of san jacinto source. San jacinto mountain trails topographic trails and trailheads map. This route is the shortest way to get to san jacinto, but one of the steepest at 17% average grade. At the start of deer springs trail, youll see a sign saying that you need a permit.
There are some gradual sections in the middle, but expect to be going up for most of the hike. California trail map is a gps map of trails and dirt roads on public land. Alltrails has 30 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and. This summer, reconnect with nature through the class and field education series presented by the mt. The vast majority of the trail data is unavailable on any other digital map. Ive both heard and read about there being a san jacinto ohv area.
If you approach the national monument from the west via san gorgonio pass, youll first encounter mount san. The parks namesake, mount san jacinto, rises to 11,000 feet at san jacinto peak and offers hikers stunning granite rock faces, subalpine forests, and a lush, fern laden forest floor. Tom harrison cartography san jacinto wilderness trail map. It could also be called a park by the people because of its grassroots acquisition and development. San jacinto peak often designated mount san jacinto, pronounced h. Remember, horses are excluded from all other hiking trails. Houston found that santa anna camped out in the open in a vulnerable spot, and camped his men in a spot that was partially hidden in a grove of trees. Full directions and permit details for hiking san jacinto peak from idyllwild. The san jacinto mountains are well known for the palm springs aerial tramway which runs from near palms springs to an elevation of 8,500 feet near the summit of 10,834foot san jacinto peak. Mount san jacinto sp ccc heritage tour ca state parks. When a trail joins a primitive road, the trait wit i follow the road. San jacinto peak via marion mountain trail san jacinto mountains. The trees and rocks were sparse enough so that the gps accuracy was 2030 feet, significantly better than elsewhere in the dense pine forest of san jacinto mountain.
San jacinto wilderness trail map tom harrison maps. Compliance with these rules is your responsibility. This route starts at the top of the palm springs aerial tram a treat in itself and although its the easiest route its by no means easy. Battle of san jacinto after gathering supplies and training his troops during the runaway scrape, houston marched his troops down buffalo bayou towards santa annas camp. With a busy winter overlapping with an unusual pct season, every contribution is invaluable. This detailed topographic map will help backpackers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy their visit to the san jacinto wilderness area. Cranston fire closure order amended 121518 and map due to the cranston fire, some trails have been subject to closure. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from march until november. If san jacinto peak is your goal, take the trail to the left of the saddle and climb steeply up the. If youre looking at a topo map, you may realize that those contours are awfully close together. The ernie maxwell scenic trail and all wilderness trails, including the pacific crest trail, are open to hikers and equestrians only no bicycles or wheeled conveyances allowed. Over 10,000 acres consist of designated wilderness, and there are forests of fir, pine, and oak. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. From the intersection of tx 146 and i10, go west on i10 to crosbylynchburg rd.
Prohibitions it is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle on national forest system lands on the san bernardino national forest other than in accordance with these. Best trails in mount san jacinto state park california. The city of san jacinto s development code is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare and to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land resources. The trail gently climbs up switchbacks for the first few miles. Several other peaks within the park exceed 10,000 feet in elevation. San jacinto state park offers over 50 miles of hiking trails located within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness, one of the last in california. Mount san jacinto state park 25905 highway 243 idyllwild, ca 92549 951 6592607 the deeply weathered summit of mount san jacinto stands 10,834 feet above sea level. An interactive map of the pacific crest trail pct complete with a statebystate breakdown, state maps, section highlights, length and highest elevation. View of san jacinto range from san gorgonio pass san jacinto peak a giant, often snowcapped crag marked by great upthrusts of weathered granite rises 10,834 feet above sea level. Looking for a great trail in mount san jacinto state park, california. This interpretive center is located on over 450 acres of. Mount san jacinto state park and wilderness california state parks.
Jun 30, 2010 mount san jacinto via marion mountain trail map pro tip. San jacinto peak from the tramway closed california. Palm springs aerial tramway hike to mt san jacinto 2020. Mount san jacinto state park california department of. Plant guide to caramba trail, san jacinto mountains. Hike mount san jacinto from idyllwild map downloads.
The park is located near idyllwild and it is surrounded by the san bernardino national forest. San jacinto peak is the highest peak in the california state park system, and the secondhighest point in southern california. San jacinto wilderness san bernardino national forest trails state park headquarters idyllwild 243 this map is not to scale and does not replace available official maps. San jacinto state park and wilderness and the palm springs aerial tramway. The mountains associated with the valley are the san jacinto mountains. Trail map of the san gorgonio wilderness by tom harrison this is a waterproof 26. The location of the trail was derived from gps records of the trail on 29 june 2007. San bernardino national forest, san jacinto ranger. Click the pdf below for more information and how to register. I load my gpx tracks onto the watch to make sure im in the. Bob prattes san jacinto valley 2014 holiday lights map it gives us a lot of joy just to visit with everybody and to see the looks on little kids faces when they see santa, said lori. While all labor and time is volunteered, this report c o m p l e t e l y depends on small private donations to cover its direct costs. While thousands of hours of labor are volunteered, the report depends on small private donations to cover its direct costs e.
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