Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) through San Bernardino Forest and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains

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

The South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak offers hikers an invigorating ascent through a dense pine and oak forest, with expansive views of Idyllwild, Suicide Rock, and Lily Rock emerging as you climb. As you gain elevation, the trail opens up to breathtaking vistas of the San Jacinto Mountains, offering glimpses…

Distance: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,290 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,750 ft

The hike to San Jacinto Peak is a stunning journey through diverse landscapes, starting with a steep ascent that transitions into tranquil alpine meadows. As you make your way through Round Valley and past Wellman Divide, the trail gradually opens to reveal expansive views of the Coachella Valley and…

Distance: 10.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,761 ft

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

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

Hike from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mount San Jacinto via Round Valley Trail, Wellman Divide and Peak Trail in the Mount San Jacinto State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 5.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,408 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,745 ft

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

Hike from Apple Canyon to Apache Peak by the Spitler Peak Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the San Jacinto Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #PCT #Canyon #Wilderness

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,877 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,533 ft

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

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT)

Distance: 14.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,602 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,990 ft

Distance: 11.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,907 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,776 ft

Distance: 11.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,654 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,119 ft

Distance: 4.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,106 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,571 ft

Riverside County Hiking

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

Riverside County Hiking

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 823 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,256 ft

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,194 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,774 ft