Idyllwild Attractions

Pinyon Flat Campground

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Pinyon Flat Campground is located on the edged of the Palm Desert and the Santa Rosa Wilderness; which is populated with Desert Big Horn Sheep...
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South Fork Trail (San Bernardino National Forest)

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The moderately strenuous South Fork Trail provides access for fishing the South Fork of the San Jacinto River...
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Cahuilla Mountain Trail

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Experience thickets of chaparral, live oak and Jeffrey pine on your way to the summit of Cahuilla Mountain...
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Cactus Spring Trail

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The Cactus Spring Trail is a high desert trail that follows Agua Alta Canyon...
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Black Mountain Fire Lookout

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Stunning views from fire lookout...
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Mount San Jacinto State Park

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25905 HWY 243,
P.O. Box 308

Contains three mountain peaks...
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Devil's Slide Trail

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Devil's Slide Trail offers a moderate hike to Saddle Junction; the many switchbacks provide a sightseeing opportunity...
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Spitler Peak Trail

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The trail intersects the the Pacific Crest Trail at a point north of Spitler Peak, along the Desert Divide...
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Black Mountain Trail

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Black Mountain Trail begins in chaparral at an elevation 4,480 feet and ends on the forested slopes of Black Mountain, elevation 7,772 feet...
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South Ridge Trail

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South Ridge Trail offers a moderate hike up to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout. Scenery is spectacular!...
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Black Mountain Group Site

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Black Mountain Group Campground is located just below Black Mountain Fire Lookout and the Far view point on the Pacific Crest Trail...
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Trail

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Take the world famous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the top where a number of trails are accessible...
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Palm Canyon Trail

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The Palm Canyon Trail heads north back to Palm Springs descending the entire length of Palm Canyon to Palm Springs...
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Deer Springs Trail

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The Deer Springs Trail climbs 5,200 feet offering vistas of the surrounding Idyllwild areas and various rock outcroppings...
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Seven Pines Trail

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Seven Pines Trail offers a moderately strenuous hike that follows the North Fork of the San Jacinto River to its headwaters at Deer Springs...
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Climber's Trail

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Climber's Trail is aptly named hence providing a quick half-mile hike to the base of a popular rock climbing area...
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San Jacinto Ranger District

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The San Jacinto and Santa Rosa area is best known for its contrast of landscapes. The subalpine forest of pine and fir are not far from the barrel cactus and palm trees of the desert...
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San Jacinto Fishing Opportunities

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Several of the mountain lakes and streams within the San Jacinto Ranger District are stocked regularly...
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Fuller Ridge Trail

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Fuller Ridge Trail is a 5-mile moderate hike (part of the PCT) offering spectacular views of the desert...
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Cedar Spring Trail

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Cedar Spring Trail begins at 5,760 feet and climbs 3.2 miles up to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Desert Divide...
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The Best of NileGuide
There’s never a reason to be bored in Idyllwild. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.

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