Turn a corner to some of the first views over the desert going north off San Jacinto. As you descend down the Pacific Crest Trail, the environment changes from pine forest to bouderous desert.

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2. Black Mountain Road to Pacific Crest Trail

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Hike the moderate Black Mountain Road to Pacific Crest Trail, a 9.3-mile route with 2024 feet of gain through diverse ecosystems.

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Location: Riverside County, California, United States

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Desert views over Whitewater

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