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Hike from Palm Springs to San Jacinto Peak by the Skyline Trail, the Grubbs Notch, the Round Valley Trail, the Wellman Divide and the Peak Trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 10,820 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 10,761 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,802 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 499 ft

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  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 10,820 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 10,761 ft
  • Elevation loss: 2,802 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 499 ft

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧢Outdoor Hiking Hat - Sun protection hat for outdoor explorers
🔦LED Headlamp - Bright and durable LED headlamp for night navigation
🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation
🚑Emergency Bivvies - Heat-reflective sleeping bags for survival situations
🩳Quick‑Dry Hiking Shorts - Comfortable and quick‑dry shorts for summer hiking

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