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Mount San Jacinto State Park
At 10,833 feet in elevation, this is the second highest peak in California. There are two ways to get to the summit. You can hike the whole thing or shave off about 6000 vertical feet by riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Either way, the summit is not to be missed.
For a real challenge try the epic Cactus to Clouds trail. It was rated as one of the hardest day hikes in the world by Backpacking Magazine. Its 21 miles take you skyward through sub-alpine forests, mountain meadows, snow-dusted crags, and gnarled granite. An alpine start is required to avoid the midday heat so be prepared and take plenty of water.
Campers have plenty to choose from. The San Jacinto area offers two drive-in campsites, four hike-in primitive campsites, and adventures for every
At 10,833 feet in elevation, this is the second highest peak in California. There are two ways to get to the summit. You can hike the whole thing or shave off about 6000 vertical feet by riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Either way, the summit is not to be missed.
For a real challenge try the epic Cactus to Clouds trail. It was rated as one of the hardest day hikes in the world by Backpacking Magazine. Its 21 miles take you skyward through sub-alpine forests, mountain meadows, snow-dusted crags, and gnarled granite. An alpine start is required to avoid the midday heat so be prepared and take plenty of water.
Campers have plenty to choose from. The San Jacinto area offers two drive-in campsites, four hike-in primitive campsites, and adventures for every brand of wilderness craving. If you want to backpack to the summit over a day or two try the Deer Springs Trail. This park has adventures for every brand of wilderness craving.
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6 campgrounds in Mount San Jacinto State Park
The bigger of the two drive-in campgrounds, Stone Creek hosts 50 sites, (7 of which include water faucets). You won’t find showers, but you will find plenty of access to nature trails where you can toss aside your concerns about ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ and relish the blurred lines of wilderness living. Pay and extra fee and bring your dog along to Sto Read more...
At 9100 feet in elevation, Round Valley is your first of four, primitive hike-in campsites and also your most plentiful. With 28 spots, Round Valley offers a great first stop for a longer trip. Round Valley has a couple of rugged outhouses and smooth-faced boulders to picnic on. Overnight permits are required. Neither fires nor dogs are permitte Read more...
As you ascend San Jacinto, your second to last hike-in camping option is Little Round Valley. Perched at 9700 elevation, Little Round Valley offers 6 sites and the definite potential of snow. Plan accordingly with layered gear. Enjoy the lightness of thin air, endurance trekking, and the satisfying feeling of accomplishment. Day use wilderness p Read more...
If Round Valley’s full or you’re not quite ready to set down your pack, head 20 feet up the hill and sleepover at Tamarack Valley Group Campground. Grab one of the 12 spots and plan a hike up Cornell Peak the following morning! Day use wilderness permits are free and are available at the State Park Headquarters in Idyllwild or at the Long Valley R Read more...
You’ve made it! Strawberry Junction is the last place to lay down your pack, stretch your legs and spin a bedtime story before you crest the peak. There are only 3 spots at this site and they’re waiting for you about 4 miles past Little Round Valley campground. Plan for snow and windy summits - Strawberry Junction is where you pitch a tent in the Read more...
Idyllwild Campground is one of two drive in campgrounds in the Mount San Jacinto wilderness area. Pitch your tent under a canopy of sweet smelling pine and enjoy showers and your pick of 33 sites (10 of which have water faucets) before you venture off for day long hikes, nature trail excursions or backpacking solitude. Read more...
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