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Idyllwild-Pine Cove

San Jacinto Peak via Devil's Slide Trail

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Riverside County
Idyllwild-Pine Cove

San Jacinto Peak via Devil's Slide Trail

Hard

18

hikers

San Jacinto Peak via Devil's Slide Trail

04:30

12.0km

1,290m

Hiking

The San Jacinto Peak via Devil's Slide Trail offers a dramatic ascent into the San Jacinto Wilderness, starting amidst dense pine forests and transitioning to rugged, rocky terrain. You'll navigate numerous switchbacks on the Devil's Slide Trail, eventually reaching Saddle Junction before the final, boulder-strewn push to the 10,834-foot summit.…

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.9 km for 99 m

Waypoints

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Humber Park

Highlight • Parking

Humber Park is the closest portal into the San Jacinto Wilderness from Idyllwild. There is a large parking lot and restrooms, but no water.

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2

3.22 km

Powderbox Spring

Highlight • Natural

3

3.93 km

Saddle Junction

Highlight • Trail

When you arrive at Saddle Junction you have to decide, which trail to go: the Pacific Crest Trail, the Caramba Trail, the Willow Creek Trail or the Devils Slide Trail. Latter will take you into Idyllwild.

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8.62 km

Wellman Divide

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Wellman's Divide is at a trail junction at 9700 feet above sea level. From here you can choose to go... South on Wellmen's Cienaga Trail... East on Round Valley trail …

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9.43 km

San Jacinto Wilderness

Highlight • Forest

The San Jacinto Wilderness is one of a kind. At an elevation of 10,834 feet, San Jacinto Peak towers high above the California desert. You can hike plenty of trails …

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9.80 km

Peak Trail

Highlight • Trail

As you might expect, the Peak Trail leads you to the summit of Mount San Jacinto and the shelter hut below. There is snow very likely at least until late spring if not into early summer.

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10.9 km

Miller Peak

Highlight • Summit

8

11.8 km

San Jacinto Summit Hut Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the stone shelter you will find four bunk beds. It should be considered for emergencies, but especially PCT-Thruhikers are likely to spend the night in the hut.

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12.0 km

San Jacinto Peak

Highlight • Summit

With 10,883 feet Mount San Jacinto is the highest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains. There is a network of hiking trails around the summit and the San Jacinto State …

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

5.27 km

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