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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail

United States > California > Riverside County > Idyllwild

Starting from the Idyllwild side near Tahquitz View Drive, the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail climbs gently through shaded pine, oak, cedar and manzanita forest on the lower slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. The route passes granite boulders and seasonal drainages before opening occasional views across…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 935 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,450 ft

Suicide Rock

United States > California > Riverside County > Idyllwild

Hike to Suicide Rock by the Deer Springs Trail and the Suicide Rock Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,864 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,431 ft

Mount Jacinto Loop

United States > California > Riverside County > Idyllwild

Loop Hike to Mount Jacinto via Deer Springs Trail, Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Peak Trail and Wellman's Cienaga Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and the Mount San Jacinto State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park #PCT

Distance: 17.4 mi • Elevation gain: 5,400 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,758 ft

Suicide Rock

United States > California > Riverside County > Idyllwild

Hike from Idyllwild Nature Center to Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail and Suicide Rock Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,093 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,421 ft

Ernie Maxwell Trail

United States > California > Riverside County > Idyllwild

Riverside County Hiking

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,161 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,447 ft

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