The best running trails in the San Jacinto Mountains

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Running in the San Jacinto Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the San Jacinto Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Desert Springs loop via Desert Springs Golf Club — Palm Desert	Intermediate 00:42 6.82km
South Lykken Trail loop — Palm Springs	Expert 01:27 11.4km
San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide — Mount San Jacinto State Park	Expert 02:21 16.0km
Suicide Rock from Idyllwild via Deer Springs Trail — Mount Jacinto State Park	Expert 01:34 10.8km
Murray Hill Loop – San Bernardino National Forest	Expert 01:56 15.2km
Tahquitz Falls & Canyon loop via Tahquitz Canyon Trail	Intermediate 00:25 2.83km
Humber Park via Ernie Maxwell Trail — Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness	Expert 01:41 12.2km
Seven Sisters Falls from Murray Canyon Trail — Palm Springs	Intermediate 00:45 6.23km
Tahquitz Peak and Lily Rock View – San Bernardino National Forest	Expert 01:57 13.4km

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Desert Springs loop via Desert Springs Golf Club — Palm Desert
00:42
6.82km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
41
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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South Lykken Trail loop — Palm Springs
01:27
11.4km
7:38/km
350m
350m
Expert
14
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide — Mount San Jacinto State Park
02:21
16.0km
8:47/km
730m
730m
Expert
13
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Suicide Rock from Idyllwild via Deer Springs Trail — Mount Jacinto State Park
01:34
10.8km
8:40/km
560m
560m
Expert
14
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Murray Hill Loop – San Bernardino National Forest
01:56
15.2km
7:40/km
580m
580m
Expert
7
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Tahquitz Falls & Canyon loop via Tahquitz Canyon Trail
00:25
2.83km
8:44/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Humber Park via Ernie Maxwell Trail — Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness
01:41
12.2km
8:18/km
440m
440m
Expert
8
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Seven Sisters Falls from Murray Canyon Trail — Palm Springs
00:45
6.23km
7:12/km
200m
200m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Tahquitz Peak and Lily Rock View – San Bernardino National Forest
01:57
13.4km
8:45/km
680m
680m
Expert
6
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.