Tag: Mount San Jacinto

I’ve always dreamed of summiting Mt San Jacinto…but i never imagined it would be in the snow! Wow, such a challenging climb! I can truly…

The snow is really on the second half of the trail (mile 3-6). Some fallen trees on the trail. Awesome views at the peak but…

So happy to summit this beast before more snow hit! Some parts of the trail had snow/ice but with good balance and careful steps, no…

Beautiful day for a hike. The sky was blue and the birds were chirping. It was pretty brisk beginning from the trailhead and progressively got…

My first Mount San Jacinto hike. A few patches of ice before the PCT junction but much more and larger after, maybe 20% coverage but…

Hardest one for me. Mixed of ice, boulders and rocks.

This trailhead was farther away from where we live, so we drove the night before and stayed overnight somewhere nearby. We knew that this will…

First attempt on San Jacinto.  This was planned to be my replaced peak, but became the last option with the closure of San Gorgonio Closed…

Beautiful clear day without wind. Nice trail. My favorite hike so far. Some icy patches.

Traveled the two hrs to the Marion Mt camp ground and started up the trail at 630am as the first light was breaking over the…

A small group of us set out to hike from Devil’s Slide Trailhead in Humber Park to San Jacinto Summit for Autism Awareness on Black…

Peak Challenge #10

  Trail had snow Weather was nice not to cold or hot just peeferct. Beautiful  day to be out celebrating my birthday

First time in Palm Springs! Well maintained trail.

Due to the Covid-19 shut downs, this was one of our hardest peaks to summit. We had originally planned to make it a weekend trip…

Started off from the tram closer to 9 am. Reached the summit at 12:55 pm. Luckily the trail had already been broken into and micro…

Final peak now complete 🤘🏽

What a beautiful, sunny day with perfect temperature for hiking San Jacinto! The trail was mostly snow packed. Micro spikes are recommended as it can…

Weather was great and a smooth hike

I always wanted to hike to the peak of the San Jacint mountain. It was a real challenge and the day came. I prepared myself…

I LOVED this hike except for the top.  10 years ago, it would have been no problem.  I want to do one of the other…

Wasn’t sure I’d manage to get this one in this year, but sure glad I did!

Time to bag my 6th peak in the 2020 6pk challenge! 3:40am wake up. 4am on the road. 7am at the trailhead.   After much…

Time to bag my 6th peak in the 2020 6pk challenge! 3:40am wake up. 4am on the road. 7am at the trailhead.   After much decision,…

What a perfect day for this hike. I started out by getting my wilderness pass at the ranger station and them drove up to the…

Beautiful fall colors. So many clouds. Super windy.

Long day, but beautiful conditions.  Finished in the dark!

The last of the sixpack with my Son Cole (18)!  The Deer Springs trail to Little Round Valley and the Summit is in good condition…

Super quiet trail today. Saw a beautiful buck and lots of fall foliage

Solo hike to one of my fave hikes—San Jacinto Peak (10,834’) via Palm Springs Tramway. The tram has finally reopened with COVID restrictions and I…

This was my fav peak to date!!! the trail is well marked throughout, until the very last scramble up the rocks to the peak. perfect…

Loved it.  Tram is open!  Beautiful ride up.  Temps were great.  Views incredible but not haze free.

Very beautiful hike … definitely would love to do again and again perfect weather and so glad the tram is now open

Three years ago this elevation and hike from Humber Park kicked my butt. Even though it was a shorter hike, I was ready for the…

011720 I don’t always smile but when I do, I beam so hard that my eyes close🙋🏻‍♀️ I don’t always post a pic of a…

Man OH Man There is a reason this trail is a madhouse on the weekends. Its absolutely fantastic the entire way. I started at Marion…

This is always a beautiful trail. Takes your breath away, as you climb almost the entire way to summit. Great excuse to take photo breaks!…

This was second time hike for me at Mt. San Jacinto. Not too hot, not cold. Nice to hike. Started 6:30am I used flashlight in…

Amazing, beautiful, and empowering experience!  I now know why this is rated as one of the hardest day hikes in America!  I felt it. 🙂

So the tram is back running and you have to purchase tickets and parking before you go. Yes, they will check your parking and scan…

We started our hike at the Marion campground.  The first few miles were very steep.  The rock scrambling to get to the peak was tiring…

The view at the top was breathtaking including seeing the rise of the current brush fire in Yucaipa.

I arrived at the parking lot 7Am and secured a day pass from the information center. There were campers around the camp ground who have…

Everything you can ask for in a hike. Scenery, challenging ascents, flat sections, gorgeous trees and rocks, and an amazing 360 view.

What a trip! Two down and 4 to go. This was an incredible and challenging hike and I loved every second except for the last…

The drive is an hour from the city of Palm Desert. Start early like 6am of earlier. Was pleasantly surprised the weather was nice at…

Best condition hike at late August surprisingly 😜😅

Started the hike around 5:00am. Waited at the parking with the whole group. It was still dark going up the mountain. I love this trail…

I can’t wait to return! I will definitely be coming back. Hopefully with some more friends. The views are stunning. The hike can seem a…

This trail has it all. The off and on exposure during the reluctant start climbing up in elevation the first couple miles, and breathtaking views…

Drove up from Los Angeles County to Idyllwild in under 2 hours. Parked and prepared: started hike at 6:15 AM. The initial 1st Mile was…

By hardest hardest peak I’ve  hike since I started six pack of peak challenge, but worth every steep it took to make it. I fell…

Views at the peak were obstructed by smoke from the El Dorado fire.  Otherwise, beautiful day and great conditions on the trail.

I started my hike at 5:30 am.  I was getting bitten by mosquitoes.  The hike up Marion Mountain Trail is steep.  When the day got…

The first two and a half miles were steep and it was very humid. It is during this slow grind that the bugs are at…

The first two and a half miles were steep and it was very humid. It is during this slow grind that the bugs are at…

Trail was well-marked, easy to follow. There’s no water to filter for the first 6 miles or so, but once you get closer to Little…

Super difficult hike but totally worth it. Favorite out of the six pack. Most beautiful view from the top I’ve ever seen!

Long but beautiful hike up to San Jacinto Peak! Best top-of-the-world feeling getting pictures with the sign on the boulders. Really makes you feel like…

Air and weather are great. concerned about Apple fire but air quality is good. some clouds near peak makes cooler.

2nd time summiting this leak this week 1st time was via middle route then decided to come back with my tribe to summit San j…

2nd time summiting this leak this week 1st time was via middle route then decided to come back with my tribe to summit San j…

San Jacinto Peak vía Idyllwild ( #16 of 18 peak )

Started the hike from the Deer Springs trailhead. Very busy trail with many people coming up and down. Absolutely beautiful trail with parts of it…

Yesterday morning my friends and I woke up insanely early, so we could make the two-hour drive to Idyllwild and attempt our 5th (and penultimate)…

Amazing day to hike San Jacinto!! Weather was literally perfect hiking weather most of the way. We got a little rain when we reached the…

This is a tough hike. We hiked this before but it this time around it wasn’t any easier. If you are going to do Deer…

This was the toughest hike I have done. The weather was perfect during the big heat way though, with 70 degree temperatures at the peak.…

beautiful hike

Started just after 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday. As it was a weekday, there were only a few cars in the parking lot and we only…

Need a permit to enter the state park. Read somewhere that you can grab one in Stone Creek Campground on the way to the trailhead.…

This is my second time reaching the summit at San Jacinto. The first time was through the Tram and this time we tried it through…

Took about 7.5 hours. About 5 miles in you are surrounded in what feels like FernGully. Gradual incline throughout. The last 100 feet require you…

Sufferfest.

The parking lot was just filling up when we arrived just after 6:30 a.m. It was brisk but warmed up quickly as we made our…

Started at 6 am. By far my favorite of the 6 pack. Steady elevation gain for most the hike with a little bit of boulder…

My favorite view

Don’t believe the first sign that says 5,5 it’s 6.5 from there! we clocked a 14.6 mile hike! The day was beautiful and not too…

Solo run/hike to the peak.  Made it up and back in less rhan 6 hours not including time at the peak to enjoy the view…

This hike was a stunner. Lush and green along most of the trail! The views were amazing.  The scramble at the end to get the…

One of the most beautiful hikes I ever done. Some steep sections, but also a couple flat sections to rest. You have to scramble up…

It’s true what they say, it’s steep!  There are a lot of steeps! And the trail marker listing mileage is wrong. Even with all that…

BEST DAY EVER!!!!!!

This was the most beautiful of all the 6 pack peaks. The plants and meadows were breathtaking. The trail was a bit overgrown in some…

First time summitting San Jacinto. I’ve been wanting to hike that for a while. It is now one of my favorites. Total 18 miles RT…

Took this for a different approach this year.  It’s a really nice trail with many different sections.  Hike with my buddy Mike and we hit…

Decided to do a Sunday peak hike with a friend. My intentions were to do the 11 mile route but it was closed. Accidentally ended…

good challenge.

This day started off by getting lost trying to fin it. Once we found it though we ready to ascend. It was a steep incline…

Super late post. I did San Jacinto on August 2nd, haven’t been able to finish my last two hikes (San Gorgonio and San Bernardino) due…

One of the toughest hikes I’ve done!  It definitely kicked my butt today.  Summiting it was quite the challenge.  Steep and rocky. The descent felt…

3 a.m. wakeup call for this one. I forgot how pretty Marion Mt. Trail is, even if it does try to kill you in the…

Im glad that we hike on sat ,cause the apple fire could change our journey  to the summit for many reasons  for example the quality…

Decided to tackle San Jacinto during the first CA heat wave. Started around 5am and was the third car in the parking lot. The lot…

For the past few years my girlfriend and I have decided to hikr on my birthday. As we like to be challenged and what better…

We celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday with a summit to San Jacinto Peak. It was not easy up or down but what beautiful views. So worth…

Started at 5:00 am on the Deer Creek trail in Idyllwild and finished at 3:15 pm.  Took the 19.5 mile loop trail clockwise.  Shady all…

Holy booty burn! This was the hardest one of the 11 I’ve hiked so far!!!

I never felt so lost in the wilderness until I did this trail. So much wildlife and I had to stop a few times just…

Amazin Hike hard but I like

Clear and nice weather, not too hot.

This was my fourth time up to San Jacinto Peak, but my first time going up Marion Mountain. This trail is definitely steeper and more…

Water available via stream at multiple points throughout trail. Shaded most of way.

Lots of good water sources for now but won’t last long.

Fabulous adventure

Great hike but hot.  Since it was Saturday there were about 50 people at the top when we arrived.

This is my absolute favorite peak. Fun solo hike.

This was a gorgeous hike! We’ve hiked Mt. San Jacinto several times, but never from this trailhead. Since the tram was closed due to COVID-19,…

It was a phenomenal day on the mountain. The hike up was beautiful as the sun rose.  The scramble at the top was a fun…

This one was both an afternoon and a night hike – again due to a late start. For this one, I started from the Marion…

Stunning feast for the eyes the entire ascent! My first time scrambling on rocks was interesting😂. The descent seemed to be never ending, but I…

Beautiful sunrise hike!  We started at 3AM and made it to the summit at 10AM.  Lots of boulder scrambling, especially near the summit.  Unforgettable experience! …

Beautiful hike and wonderful group. We were up at 2:30am and started at 5:00am-took us a full day/

Started at 6 a.m. only to find the parking lot pretty full already.  Lots of water sources along the way so I packed lightly, bringing…

We started at 5:15 to avoid the heat but we had perfect weather for our San Jacinto Peak hike.  This is a beautiful trail with…

There are no words to describe this place !! its beautiful !!! the view on the summit is insane Weather was hot but not to…

Absolutely perfect hiking weather! This was my 7th peak and it was a beast, but my favorite so far. Bugs weren’t horrible, though a butterfly…

Good morning, for breakfast we have elevation gain lots of it. Started early so we could keep the temp cool for hiking up. Such a…

We got the last parking spot at the Marion Mountain trailhead parking lot at 0530!  The trailhead sign there says it is 5.4 miles to…

This was my LEAST favorite hike so far. My friends and I started at 3am in order to catch the sunrise, and I had lingering…

This trail is really beautiful, seeing myself taking this trail again in the future.

Fun Fact #1: The signs at the trail-head (5.25 and 5.3 to peak) are not accurate! Fun Fact #2:  There are two survey monuments at…

Mount San Jacinto was the final summit for me and my brother to conquer the six pack of peak challenge in six weeks. We went…

I had a late start waiting for a friend. All in all a great way to spend a day 👍🏽👍🏽😎.

The hike up Mt. San Jacinto via the Marion Mountain Trail was indeed a steep hike, as indicated on Social Hiker. I thought about doing…

So many rocks! Definitely rough on the way down.

All I can say is that this completed my 6-pack of peaks challenge. The loop ended up being 16 miles and was a difficult last…

A truly special day with two dear friends, Kristen Walton and Jennifer Phillips.  The trail was not crowded and we felt as if we had…

This was #5 of the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. I’ve grown up going to Idyllwild every summer my entire life. I knew Mt San Jacinto…

This was an absolute butt kicker. It didn’t help that I was fighting off muscle cramps in my legs from the start. The trail is…