Los Angeles: San Jacinto Peak
Hike one of SoCal's highest peaks on this 10.4-miler that serves up magnificent views and plenty of high-country beauty in Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
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Open vantages on the trail to San Jacinto Peak.
©Rajeev Jain
The craggy summit of San Jacinto offers 360 views over the valleys below.
©Rajeev Jain
Trail Facts
- Distance: 8.3
Waypoints
Long-range view
Location: 33.8045349121094, -116.67455291748
Open vantages on the trail to San Jacinto Peak. ©Rajeev Jain
View from the top
Location: 33.8148345947266, -116.679428100586
The craggy summit of San Jacinto offers 360 views over the valleys below. ©Rajeev Jain
SJP001
Location: 33.8133659362793, -116.638427734375
From Chino Canyon, take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mountain Station. Tram climbs 6,000 ft. with fisheye views of Chino Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park. On top, hike W from trailhead and go R @ first Y
SJP002
Location: 33.8124809265137, -116.644203186035
Grab day permit @ Long Valley ranger station. Turn R to continue on San Jacinto Trail
SJP003
Location: 33.8111114501953, -116.650703430176
Cross footbridge
SJP004
Location: 33.8025016784668, -116.658798217773
R @ Y toward Round Valley Campground
SJP005
Location: 33.8036003112793, -116.664001464844
L @ T into subalpine forest
SJP006
Location: 33.7991600036621, -116.674301147461
Reach Wellman’s Divide and begin steep ridgeline traverse with expansive views NE over the craggy folds of the San Jacinto Wilderness
SJP007
Location: 33.8085441589356, -116.675476074219
L @ Y heading toward Miller Peak, then slingshot S toward San Jacinto
SJP008
Location: 33.8119697570801, -116.679298400879
R @ Y for final summit push
SJP009
Location: 33.8147315979004, -116.679397583008
Weathered granite cone of San Jacinto Peak (10,804 ft.), highest point in its namesake range; sweeping vistas of desert floor of Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio peak (highest point in SoCal). Return to tram station.
