Really nice hike. The trail reopened in the end of 2017. Took them 8 hours with 8,000 elevation gain! I put on and took off micro spikes several times during both the ascent and the descent. My group initiated our hike from the Skyline Tram (the easier hike), paying about $23 for a roundtrip ride going up to hike and coming down after the hike. I started with a base layer, a long-sleeved t-shirt and windbreaker all the way to the peak. There Also attempted Miller Peak Icy patches. Tickets and parking at the tram need to be purchased in advance, unless hiking the skyline trail or over from Idyllwild. Hiked on 12/06. if there's snow on trail take microspikes, so now I hiked from museum to top of the tram, and tram to peak aka cactus to Clouds . The trail is rocky in some areas, so watch your foot planting carefully. After a short bit on the clearly marked trail, you'll be back on the GPS trail. If you don't want to carry all the equipment, hide them somewhere in Round Valley and pick it up on the way back. Microsprikes were very helpful for several long sections of the trail. I have been up to Mt. If you come prepared, it'll be fine. GENERALLY you should be fine the first week of November. Beautiful day. Hiked on Saturday 11/14. Microspikes super helpful on the descent from the summit to the tram. In any event, after the seminar I headed to Palm Springs with a goal of climbing San Jacinto 10,804 feet. It’s about a 12 mile hike from the tram, and because you start higher, there is less vertical gain, but it’s still an awesome hike. We are slow hikers but it will will be progressively getting darker earlier through December. A few strong hikers out there making it look easy. San Jacinto, gaining over 10K feet in the process. The last 0.8 mi got difficult. There you will find Once arriving to Long Valley, register for free at the Ranger Station for your own safety to hike the peak. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. Plant life has little opportunity to recover from overuse from one season to the next, and unless we take the steps to protect these areas they could be lost to us forever.To ensure the preservation of the natural environment and assure the visitor of a quality visitor experience, the Department of Parks and Recreation has instituted a Wilderness Permit … Follow the clear trail path and trail signage, not those GPS maps. Hiked to the top of San Jacinto and Miller Peak today, weather was great, trail was wide open. Snow is expected this weekend, just got ahead of it. We took the 8:40 tram up (advanced tickets and parking pass are required) and finished a little after 4pm, close to sunset. Mount San Jacinto Peak Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount San Jacinto Peak is: Mostly dryTemperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 3°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Mon night)Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue night). Met a few hikers coming up from Desert floor in tram line down. Huge thanks to Rick. Without much research, we went into it thinking this would be a pretty straightforward hike, as the tram drops you off at 8,500 feet, and the summit is only 10,500. Follow signs. Beautiful day and hike. And also be aware of altitude sickness. on the way down I fell a few times because of the snow. Impressive even more that they were in their late sixty’s! San Jacinto itself. Completed 10/30/20. But super exciting, even with the high winds. We didn’t have spikes so just took it to Round Valley intersection. Great trail. Stay on the trail. Leaving the Tram, descend into Long Valley and self-register for a Wilderness permit at the Mount San Jacinto State Park ranger station. All trails are accessed by exiting the Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway to Long Valley. We take a ride on the world's largest rotating aerial tramway in Palm Springs, CA and hike the Desert View Trail on Mt. Weather was perfect: high 30s/low 40's, sunny, mild wind. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from March until November. Be aware of the signs of altitude sickness and how to address it. not many trails open at the moment, and this was such a great day! People without them seemed to be dangerously sliding frequently. All trails still has the old section. Hiking Mount San Jacinto via Devils Slide. The most popular route starts with a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from Valley Station at 2,643 feet (806 m) near Palm … Long Valley Hikes. San Jacinto. You will be at high elevation, so be aware of the potential for altitude sickness. You must obtain a permit before entering the Wilderness. Tram costs. we could only stay at the summit for a few minutes and that was with a hat on and three hoods. The Tram and State Park are open year-round, however, hiking in this area during winter months is recommended only for experienced winter hikers/mountaineers due to possible heavy snow and harsh conditions. And if you think the trail has improved, the next corner probably has more ice and snow. It is a beautiful hike and you are going to have so much more fun and be safer if you use microspikes where needed, not the entire hike. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness is open, the Tramway remains closed. This easy-to-moderate loop takes visitors through the Round Valley area of Mt. While Mt. As such, the wind chill was nuts. My recommendation is to take your time and enjoy the beautiful views. The loop hike offers a different perspective for hiking the mountain. The good part is you get to take a tram down from 8K feet. I would say micro spike is a must. Not sure if the rangers altered the trail, but there is one section right after the Round Valley Campground that the trail and signage clearly deviated from the trail shown on our handheld GPS, Google Maps, and All Trails. So beautiful at the peak. The weather can change dramatically at this altitude. I misjudged a step on one angled rock and rolled my ankle. Bring microspikes when there is snow, as the hike is slippery and that aspect can be dangerous. Cactus to 2 Clouds climbs from the Desert of Palm Springs, CA to the highpoint on Mt. still cool though. The Devils Slide Trail … If we had stayed at the peak any longer the jacket would have been needed since it's a bit more windy up there and you get cold fast when you stop moving. Above 9,000' there was still a lot of snow in the fields and ice/snow on the trail from the storm 2 weeks ago. Great trail some of it newer. Amazing hike. Length 10.5 miElevation gain 2644 ftRoute type Out & back. San Jacinto Peak from The Tramway is a 16.9 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Palm Springs, California that features a river and is rated as difficult. Distance from the tram to the summit: 5.5 miles. Trail, California Department of Parks and Recreation - Mount San Jacinto State Park. The high country wilderness within the Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers over 50 miles of hiking trails located within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness, one of the last in California. It is also the most remote. The park, which is within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, is typically 30 to 40 degrees cooler than the valley floor, with significant snowfall throughout winter and spring. The easiest and most popular hike to the peak begins at the Mountain Station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It looks like these conditions will be consistent for the next few weeks. I added the puffer, beanie, gloves, and microspikes on one shoe because I had to lend one to a friend who forgot to bring his spikes. However Google maps has it in the wrong spot. I went from a t-shirt only - all the way to a t-shirt, mid-layer with hood, puffy with hood, gortex shell w/ hood, fleece hat - all hoods on. But because we had backpacked to Round Valley first, it was only 3.5 miles for us. Note: the trail now has new signage which was great. The bulk of the climbing is from Palm Springs to Long Valley, which is where the tram takes you. The trail passes through pine forest and meadows with ample opportunities to spot wildlife and view the surrounding peaks. fun hike. Since the days are so short at this time of the year, I decided to take the Tram to the visitor center at 8,600 feet and hike the 12 mile round trip from top of the Tram. Some spots were a little rough (especially with the ice and snow), but overall a nice hike. Traverse to San Jacinto State Park from Flat Rock is no joke! And last tram down is 6pm. The biggest hazard is ice on the trail that is hard to see. Moderately Strenuous Start the hike: At the Palm Springs Tram.The tram will take you from the Valley Station at an elevation of 2,643 … strong winds. My friends forgot to take their spikes and didn't carry enough water and food. Elevation Gained: 2362 feet. At the end, go to the left of the Cabin to reach the peak. Mt. From there it’s well marked trails to the summit of Mount San Jacinto. You are so kind to share your jacket, head light, and medicine. After that walked so much more slowly.. The summit of San Jacinto Peak is the highest point in the San Jacinto Range located east of Los Angeles near the town of Palm Springs. San Jacinto summit via different trails, including the C2C, about a dozen times. The "Cactus to the Clouds" trail leads from Palm Springs (146m) to San Jacinto Peak (3302m) in a very long day. Inside the large structure is the tram depot, a restaurant, bar, and California State Park visitor center. If you plan of using it multiple times get a pass. Will try again when free of snow. This is a high altitude area. I will be back soon. Mount San Jacinto is located at a high altitude where the growing season is short. Mount San Jacinto State Park and the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest partially reopened on 9th October. The trailhead is accessed via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which is $25 per person. Check in at the ranger station before hiking. Permits are required on this hike, but are available for free at the ranger station at the start of the hike. And would not have wanted to have been on the trail without the micro-spikes. Access to this trail comes from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; tickets cost $25 at the time of writing and the ride up itself is quite the experience and definitely worth it (those with a fear of heights might disagree!). Most people take the Palm Springs Aerial Tram up from the desert floor and begin their journey in Long Valley. Tramway to San Jacinto Peak – 6 miles, elevation change of 2318 feet, strenuous. The temperatures vary greatly from tram to summit. The 6 miles from the ranger station to the summit is made far more difficult by the previous 8,000 feet just hiked. San Jacinto Peak from The Tramway is a 10.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Palm Springs, California that features a river and is rated as difficult. It was work, but awesome! Beautiful weather. took about two and a half hours to get to the summit. Bring at least 3 liters of water and food. It is best to make reservations online in advance or there may be a wait for a tram. Hike started at 9am, got to the top at 12. the peak has amazing views. Marion Mountain Trail approaches San Jacinto Peak from the west-southwest. It's a truly epic trail. Long Valley is at an elevation of 8,400 feet at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Ascend two-and-one-half miles to a pristine wilderness aboard the world’s largest rotating tramcar. As always, check the information board for any notices and warnings about the trail conditions before heading out. Trail is easy to follow. A sign at the trailhead falsely the distance to San Jacinto Peak (Mount San Jacinto) as 5 1/4 miles, which unfortunately is an understatement. That turned the rest of the "hard" hike, into a "brutal" hike and slowed down our pace from 3mph to 2mph. San Jacinto is one of the most approachable of the 10,000-foot peaks in Southern California. no visibility out here today. My microspikes lost their traction so slipped on ice once. The permits are free, and limit entry to assure solitude and to protect the wilderness area. After that, the remaining 5 miles or so only climb about 2,000 feet. brought 2 litters of water, and that was enough. Wildlife, Create Recommended Route or During our hike, the weather conditions changed significantly. On the way back to the tram around 3 pm to 5 pm, it got cold (mid 30s ⁰F) and got windy. There are several routes up San Jacinto. The 2 miles or so to Long Valley are among the toughest, with gradients reaching 50%. Google Earth: Palm Springs Tram to San Jacinto Peak. We started the trail at 8:45 and finished at 4:30. San Jacinto Peak is easily accessible, as many trails penetrate the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The trail, scenery, and views were all excellent. We were trying to complete the hike and make it back for the last tram so we rushed it, and I did end up with mild altitude sickness on the way back. There is also a famous aerial tramway that takes tourists from Palm Springs to a point 2.5 hours from the summit of San Jacinto. Many travelers, me included, end their trip here but others may choose to continue along the trail to the top of Mount San Jacinto in another 2,400 feet of climbing along a well maintained trail. You have to pay for parking. Wellman Divide was probably the warmest point on the trail today. Get one of the trams before 9am, because it gets dark early now. The trail has all new directional signs and a new sign at the summit showing the elevation. All trails are open, except for the Pacific Crest Trail between Black Mountain Road and Snow Creek (Miles 191-206, closed due to the Snow Fire). The trail begins at the southeast corner of the Humber Park parking area. 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