Guides
Planning on attacking Southern California's mother of endurance hikes? Try getting a taste first to help better prepare.
This hike was to get familiar with the C2C trail of Mt. San Jacinto for future attempts and the goal of reaching the summit in the future. The idea was to get an estimate on climbing rate, time, weather/climate change, terrain, trail maintenance, challenge level, and provisions/gear needed to successfully climb the mountain. Future attempts to follow.
"The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth!” - John Muir
Naturalist John Muir wrote of San Jacinto Peak, “The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth!” Who am I to argue with Muir? At 10,834′ Mt. San Jacinto does indeed reward the determined hiker with wonderful views. You can see the inland empire, Palm Desert, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains,...
Trips
Starting at the West end of Ramon Rd in Palm Springs, this trial climbs 2 vertical miles to the top of San Jacinto at 10,800'.
Mirage (a.k.a. "Bump & Grind") Trail
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Hiking | 3.3 miles (16.8 miles away)
Hiking | 3.3 miles (16.8 miles away)
One of the most popular trails among local cardio-enthusiasts, the
Mirage Trail (also known as the "Bump-n-Grind" trail, the "Desert Drive
Trail", the "Patton Trail", and the "Desert Mirage Trail") begins
with it's trail-head along Highway 111 on the border of Rancho Mirage
and Palm Desert. There are a few start points for this trail. Books
will tell you that you should access it via Painters Path (behind Target
in Palm...
Mt. San Jacinto from the Tram
Palm Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 9.8 miles (12.9 miles away)
Hiking | 9.8 miles (12.9 miles away)
absolutely perfect day to hike the most beautiful mountain top in southern california. we had the summit and the hut all to ourselves for awhile which is amazing in itself. took our sweet time and many photos of all the unparalleled views. incredible feeling of love flowing all around while up there! 10 stars!
The Clara Burgess Trail
Palm Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 2.2 miles (12.8 miles away)
Hiking | 2.2 miles (12.8 miles away)
This trail takes you to the top of Murray Hill with a spectacular 360
degree view of the Coachella Valley and Little San Bernardino
Mountains. The trail can be reached by equestrians and hikers via the
Wildhorse Trail (W) or from the top of the Eagle Canyon Trail (E). To
reach the Wildhorse Trail you can follow the directions for the Garstin
Trail and follow the fork to the right down into the valley seen from
the top...
April 26-27, 2008 Whitewater Canyon Cross-Country hike
Whitewater, California, United States
Hiking | 15.7 miles (9.1 miles away)
Hiking | 15.7 miles (9.1 miles away)
Some pictures from an exploratory walk up Whitewater Canyon. Planned to go all the way to the Middle Fork Jumpoff, but only made it about halfway. Lots of places to explore up here, and tons of life. Sign of bear and bighorns all over the place...
Take a look at the photo descriptions along the tracklog for info about the sites!
Hiking with my daughter Sarah and brother-in-law Glenn
This hike is rated 5th hardest day hike in US by Outside Mag for good reason...the first 10 miles you climb 8500ft to get to the tram, this is called Skyline Trail which is definitely the most difficult part of the C2C. You start out at the Desert Museum, TH just behind, park your car on street or in parking lot. The beginning of the hike is in "cactus" and it ends...
Snow Creek to San Jacinto
White Water, California, United States
Hiking | 13.7 miles (10.6 miles away)
Hiking | 13.7 miles (10.6 miles away)
Do not try this trip without someone who has done it before. Even with GPS coordinates.TRIP REPORT
Whitewater Canyon Loop And More
Whitewater, California, United States
Hiking | 7.3 miles (9.0 miles away)
Hiking | 7.3 miles (9.0 miles away)
Hiking with my brother-in-law Glenn. A fun morning.
Museum Trail to North Lykken, Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 3.0 miles (9.8 miles away)
Hiking | 3.0 miles (9.8 miles away)
This is a steep hiking trail that starts behind the Palm Springs Museum. I make a loop of it by going up and taking the North Lykken Trail to the Ramon Road and coming back on the street. More details at hikeps.com.
East Fork to Vandeventer Trail Loop
Desert Hills Trailer Park, California, United States
Hiking | 8.4 miles (15.6 miles away)
Hiking | 8.4 miles (15.6 miles away)
A nice 8.5 mile loop that showcases the variety of the Indian Canyons,
this loop took me three hours and was moderate. While there were no
major elevation changes, there are four distinct 10-foot walls to
scramble along the East Fork trail which makes this a poor choice for
children and/or inexperienced hikers.
perfect day for hiking skyline, took all the shortcuts for the most direct route up, much steeper this way!
San Jacinto - Marion Trail
Pine Wood, California, United States
Hiking | 11.8 miles (17.8 miles away)
Hiking | 11.8 miles (17.8 miles away)
Despite all the reports that this is a difficult trail it was very straightforward, taking 3h15m up and 2h20m down. It is not that scenic as you're mostly in trees, and there are no difficult areas (would grade class 1) with 100ft of boulder hopping at top (class 2). Nonetheless the peak offers some of the best views around.
Top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto. The elevation really got to me. Not used to hiking this high yet. Amazing views! My son Phil had a much easier time than me.
Araby Trail, Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 1.7 miles (11.3 miles away)
Hiking | 1.7 miles (11.3 miles away)
This hike takes you up to Bob Hope's massive mushroom shaped house. The neighborhood also includes a house where Steve McQueen lived and the Elrod house featured in the James Bond movie "Diamonds are Forever".
Garstin Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, California, United States
Hiking | 4.0 miles (12.9 miles away)
Hiking | 4.0 miles (12.9 miles away)
Hike to see the new snow.
When in Palm Springs you will notice to the East a rather tall sandy hill with towers bristling from the top. Though they seem rather small and puny from a distance; they are actually bigger than they look upon mounting the summit. The hill is easy to access by going to where Date Palm T's into Varner Road. Take a right and go to about the 7th power line pole and you will find pull offs on...
