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A Month of Shadows Pass

October 4, 20210 comments
~ Benissa, Spain ~ by Sharon Alexander Late January when I arrived, the trellis was strung with withered vines, April now, lush green leaves thread…
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Map of Trails Around Idyllwild

Map of Trails Around Idyllwild

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Women of the White Buffalo
Native American Women

Women of the White Buffalo

October 4, 20210 comments
Photos and text by Deborah Anderson If someone had told me a year ago I would be living in the mountains of Idyllwild, editing a…
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Pacific Crest Trail Hikers
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Pacific Crest Trail Hikers

October 4, 20210 comments
For thousands around the world, the Pacific Crest Trail is a highlight of a life well-lived. Weeks or months spent in nature is good for…
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Hiking A Winter Wonderland in Idyllwild
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Hiking A Winter Wonderland in Idyllwild

September 9, 20210 comments
Text & Photography by Jon King Everyone knows that Idyllwild and the San Jacinto mountains are beautiful in all seasons. But to see them at…
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Sea of Tranquility
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Sea of Tranquility

August 9, 20210 comments
By Myra Dutton Idyllwild, the Sacred Mountain “As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul…” ~Hermes Trismegistus The magical,…
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Rewilding the Spirit
Rewilding the Spirit

Rewilding the Spirit

August 9, 20210 comments
Photos & Text By Joanna Devane The San Jacinto Wilderness erupts into a sky island, high above the noise pollution and sea of Southern California…
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Idyllwilds Town Hall

Idyllwild’s Town Hall

August 9, 20210 comments
Revitalizing the Past for Our Future by Stephanie Yost Following WWII, Idyllwild (like much of Southern California) experienced tremendous growth. For Idyllwild, this meant an…
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Earth Day Nurturing Nature

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Idyllwild Community Garden Lets Get Growing
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Idyllwild Community Garden: Let’s Get Growing

August 9, 20210 comments
By Antoinette Berthelotte A garden club has been successful and growing here since 1956. And we now have a fantastic group of volunteers who are…
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November in Idyllwild Cozy Colorful and Contemplative
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November in Idyllwild – Cozy, Colorful and Contemplative

August 9, 20210 comments
By Antoinette Berthelotte You’ll see many signs in the Idyllwild area that say, “If you’re lucky enough to live in the mountains, you’re lucky enough!…
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Idyllwild Life Magazine 2019

A Month of Shadow Pass – Poetry

A Month of Shadows Pass

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  • A Month of Shadows Pass
  • Map of Trails Around Idyllwild
  • Women of the White Buffalo
  • Pacific Crest Trail Hikers
  • Hiking A Winter Wonderland in Idyllwild

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  • Map of Trails Around Idyllwild
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Where to Get Permits

Where to Get Permits For Hiking

There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

U.S. Forest Service

54270 Pine Crest Ave. (at Hwy. 243), (909) 382-2921 (voice)
(951) 659-5748 (TTY)

Mt. San Jacinto State Park
25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild
(951) 659-2607

Map of Trails Around Idyllwild

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Strenuous • Forest Service Permit Required • Dogs: check with local Ranger Station • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail

One-way distance = 2.6 miles • Easy • Dogs on leash OK •  Humber Park to Tahquitz View Drive

Fuller Ridge Trail

One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 3,000 • Strenuous • Forest Service or State Park Permit Required • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

Seven Pines Trail

One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,600 • Moderate • Forest Service or State Park Permit Required • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

Marion Mountain Trail

One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Strenuous • Forest Service or State Park Permit Required • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak

Devil’s Slide Trail

One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Moderate • Forest Service Permit Required • Dogs on leash OK • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

Deer Springs Trail

One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Moderate • Forest Service Permit Required • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

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