Hike Log

San Jacinto Trail Run from the Tram

Trailhead:

Palm Springs Tram

Miles:

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs:

No bugs

Snow:

Trail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommended

Link:

https://www.relive.cc/view/2396922174

Caught the first tram on Saturday, and started running around 8:20. Lots of climbers with crash pads on the tram, so space was limited even on first tram.

Creeks are quite full right now and with all the snow still there, I can imagine that will continue to be the case for quite some time.

I would highly recommend microspikes and trekking poles, as while there were not icy patches, the amount of snow and grade in some sections made running with spikes easier.

Started my descent from the peak around 10am, and the trail was already getting slushy with muddy puddles on exposed, south-facing sections, so if you're hiking (instead of running), I would recommend either waterproof footwear or a change of socks for when you get off the exposed face on the way down.

All told it was a good morning on the mountain, and I caught the 11:45 tram down.

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