With 10,883 feet Mount San Jacinto is the highest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains. There is a network of hiking trails around the summit and the San Jacinto State …
The San Jacinto Wilderness is one of a kind. At an elevation of 10,834 feet, San Jacinto Peak towers high above the California desert. You can hike plenty of trails …
Tahquitz Peak is a great hiking destination with picture postcard views to the southeast and the Salton Sea. It got its name from a Native American legend saying that a …
In the stone shelter you will find four bunk beds. It should be considered for emergencies, but especially PCT-Thruhikers are likely to spend the night in the hut.
After the climb, hikers are greeted with a large slab of granite with 360 views of the surrounding mountains. Swing by the San Jacinto Ranger Station office to grab a simple permit to hike.
As you might expect, the Peak Trail leads you to the summit of Mount San Jacinto and the shelter hut below. There is snow very likely at least until late spring if not into early summer.
Apache Peak is just a short side trail and few feet in elevation from the Pacific Crest Trail. You will find a summit register and a gorgeous view at the top.
Junction to yellow posts 3 and 4. The yellow posts have a very simple picnic benches and fire pit. This is free camping land and popular with off roading vehicles.