#4 ~ Mount San Jacinto Peak ~ 2021 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Hike ~ Saturday, October 9th, 2021 ~ ✅

Special thanks to the Hungry Hikers of SoCal and the hikers at the SoCal Asian Interactive ~ and Johnny Tsai as the organizer ~

Valuable Resources

Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain Hike Guide by SoCalHiker

My Hiking Vlog Channel

Weather Forecast at the time: High 55 / Low 41 (It’s cold and windy. Muddy if rains.)

Level: Strenuous

Speed: 2.0 – 2.5 mph (leisurely)

Distance: 13.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,589 feet

Hike Time: 9 hours

Route Type: Out and back

What to bring:

• Bring a backpack!
  • Bring food and snacks!
    • Hand wipes
    • Hand sanitizer
  • Warm face cover
  • Bring water! Or a hydration pack 
    • 4-5 Liters
      • 1 Liter = 32 oz
    • Electrolyte powder
  • Flash light in case it gets dark
    • Extra batteries
• Hiking shoes & shoe gaiters (there may be mud)
• Microspikes (there may be snow after the rain)
• Trekking poles!
• Cell phone & external battery
• Sun glasses, gloves, beanie hat
• Long pants
• Long sleeve shirt (layers)
• Sweater/jacket
• Bear whistle
• First aid kit (small pack)
• National Forest Adventure Pass
  • Must be displayed in your parked car at the trailhead
• Permits are required, even for day hikes. You can get one easily however. 
  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtl2zsTvnygQfERfuh8IYoj9gr7QMN2h/view
  • There are self-service forms to fill out at the ranger station in Idyllwild at 25905 State Highway 243, or just before the trailhead (recommended) here: https://goo.gl/maps/FadGEaELqTxEX5jJ9
  • Day Use Wilderness Permits are free and available 24 hours at this location at the kiosk. 

Trailhead Parking via Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xWXBuXeArixgUiuaA

San Jacinto Trail Report: https://sanjacjon.com/

AllTrails Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/marion-mountain-to-san-jacinto