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8,846 ft elev.
🥾 8.4 miles round-trip
strenuous
Tahquitz Peak Lookout
Idyllwild
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
Mountain Views
📸 Scenic
🏛️ Historic
8,846-ft Idyllwild summit with a historic fire lookout and a 360-degree view from the San Jacintos.
Tahquitz Peak rises above Idyllwild and is crowned by a historic 1937 fire lookout staffed by volunteers in summer. Reached via Devils Slide → South Ridge, the summit offers one of the best mountain views in Southern California.
🌟 Why Locals Love It
Real summit with a manned fire lookout — climb up and chat with the staff.
What to Expect
Steady climb, granite scrambling, exposed final ridge.
💡 Good to Know Before You Go
Wilderness permit required.
📍 Local Tip
Ask the lookout volunteers about the mountain's history.
Best Time to Visit
June–October.
Notable Features
1937 fire lookout
360-degree summit views
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