Devil’s Slide Trail

This trail ascends from Humber Park to Saddle Junction with many switchbacks and far-reaching views of the surrounding area. Starting at about 6280 ft. the gain in elevation is almost 1700 ft. From Saddle Junction, trails lead to San Jacinto Peak (10,804 ft.), the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (8516 ft.), and Tahquitz Peak Lookout (8828 ft.). The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through Saddle Junction. Day hike permits for the Devil’s Slide Trail are limited on weekends and holidays during the summer (between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends) due to very heavy use.

Difficulty:

MODERATE 2.5 miles: Wilderness Access Trail (Permit Always Required)

A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking at the trailheads in Idyllwild, permits and pass information can be found here.

The San Jacinto mountains offer about 275 miles of trails that are varied enough to appeal to the novice yet are sufficiently challenging for the advanced hiker.

Some hiking trails are located in the 35,000 acre San Jacinto Wilderness area managed by the US Forest Service. Other trails are within the 10,000 acre Mt San Jacinto State Wilderness, administered by Mt. San Jacinto State Park.

Mount San Jacinto State Park Information

For more information on this hike, and fees and permits for the area check out the Mount San Jacinto State Park Homepage

Address: 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549