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Mount San Jacinto State Park
🏛️ State Park
13,522 acres
10,834 ft elev.
strenuous

Mount San Jacinto State Park

Idyllwild
🥾 Hiking
🏕️ Camping
Mountain Views
📸 Scenic

High-country wilderness around 10,834-ft San Jacinto Peak with alpine trails, granite domes, and tram access from Palm Springs.

Mount San Jacinto State Park protects a high-elevation island of pine forest and granite peaks above Idyllwild. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway delivers hikers to 8,500 ft in minutes for access to San Jacinto Peak, Round Valley, and the PCT.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

True alpine hiking with cool air — a totally different climate from the IE floor.

What to Expect

Pine forests, granite domes, snow into spring, big elevation gain.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Wilderness permits required for San Jacinto Peak hike.

📍 Local Tip

Take the tram up and hike down to Idyllwild via Devils Slide for a one-way alpine traverse.

Best Time to Visit

May–October.

Notable Features

10,834-ft summit
Tram access
PCT access
Granite domes

Practical Info

25905 CA-243, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Amenities

Restrooms
Parking
Trails
Campground
Visitor Center
Ranger Station
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