Idyllwild California
 

SOUTHRIDGE HIKING TRAIL - IDYLLWILD CALIFORNIA

South Ridge

Ernie Maxwell

Deer Springs Trail

Devils Slide Trail

Seven Pines Trail

 

Fuller Ridge Trail To San Jacinto Peak - 3000' elevation gain. A one-day strenous hike, leaves from atop Black Mtn., very scenic. Recommended season: June - October. Access road (Black Mtn.) closed usually November - May.

Approx. 1 way miles 7.5

 

Seven Pines Trail (2E13) To Deer Springs - 2600' elevation gain, moderate day hike, leaves Dark Canyon Camp area, very nice. Recommended Season: June - October. Access road (Dark Canyon) closed usually November - May.

Approx. 1 way miles 3.75

Marion Mountain Trail (2E14) to San Jacinto Peak - 4400' elevation gain. A strenuous one-day hike with the steep switchbacks, good for experienced or "in shape" hikers. Recommended season: June - October. Access road (Marion Mtn.) usually closed November - May.

Approx. 1 way miles 5.8

Deer Springs (3E33) To Suicide Rock - 1700' elevation gain. Moderate day hike, across from Visitor's Center, good overall view from Suicide Rock, no running water. Recommended season: May - November.

Approx. 1 way miles 3.3

Deer Springs (3E33) to Little Round Valley (8 miles) to Peak (9.7 Miles) - Down Wellman's Cienega (12.3 Miles) and Devil's Slide Trail (17.7 Miles) - 5000' elevation gain. Moderate two-day hike. Recommended season: June - October

Approx. 1 way miles 16.65

Devil's Slide Trail (3E05) to Saddle Junction - 1700' elevation gain. Moderate day hike, most popular trail, gets crowded, limited to 25 permits on weekends & holidays from May - Sept. Recommended Season: June - October.

Approx. 1 way miles 2.5

Devil's Slide (3E05) to Wellman's Cienega (5.1 miles) To San Jacinto Peak (7.7 miles) - 4400' elevation gain. Strenuous day hike. Recommended season: June - October Approx. 1 way miles 7.7

Tram To Round Valley - 700' elevation gain. Easy day hike, fairly level. Recommended season: June - October. Access from the Palm Springs Tramway in Palm Springs.

Approx. 1 way miles 1.7

Tram to San Jacinto Peak - 2300' elevation gain. Moderate day hike, most of gain is in last part of hike, towards peak. Recommended season: June - October. Access from the Palm Springs Tramway in Palm Springs.

Approx. 1 way miles 5.8

Devil's Slide Trail (3E05) to Tahquitz Valley (3.1 miles), to Laws (4.7 miles) & Caramba (6.7 miles) - 3300' elevation gain. Moderate day hike. Recommended season: June - October.

Approx. 1 way miles 6.7

Devil's Slide Trail (3E05) to Tahquitz Peak - 2400' elevation gain. Moderate day hike. Recommended season: June - October

Approx. 1 way miles 4.3

South Ridge Trail (3E08) to Tahquitz Peak - 2000' elevation gain. Moderate day hike, best to do in early morning during summer, very warm and dry trail in the afternoon.

Approx. 1 way miles 3.6