Route at a Glance Fuller Ridge Trailhead and Additional Yellow-Post Camp Sites along Black Mountain Road In 2018 and 2019, Debbie and I completed Cactus to Clouds, which is a challenging day hike from the desert floor behind the Palm Springs Art Museum to the top of San Jacinto Peak and then back down to […]
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San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek
Route at a Glance The Vivian Creek Trail is the shortest and steepest route to the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio (11, 503′), located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area within the San Bernardino National Forest next to the community Forest Falls. This hike can be done as a day hike or broken up as […]
San Jacinto Peak via Marion Mountain
Route at a Glance Nestled near the communities of Pine Cove and Idyllwild in Southern California is the hardest hike up to San Jacinto Peak as it is the shortest hike to the peak. On a snow free day, i’ve clocked it at 12.1 miles with 4,537 feet of elevation gain. This trail is primarily […]
Snowshoeing to San Jacinto Peak via Sid Davis Route
Snowshoeing to San Jacinto Peak via the Sid Davis Route. Check out my trail insights, planning tips, and experience on the trail.
Art Smith Trail via Palms to Pines Hwy
All you need to know to hike the Art Smith Trail from Hwy74 that wanders through towering boulders, palm oasis’, and desert shrubs and cactus with picturesque views of the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains.
Ontario Peak via Ice House Canyon
Quick trail guide containing what you need to know to hike Ontario Peak from Icehouse Canyon!