History Attractions in Idyllwild
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...
Red Mountain Fire Lookout
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Lookout towers dot the mountaintops throughout Southern California. Towers are still in use and are open to the public...
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...
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...
Lake Hemet Picnic Ground
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The day use area is located along the north shore of the Lake Hemet. Fine facilities and good bird watching make this an enjoyable day use destination...
South Ridge Trail
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South Ridge Trail offers a moderate hike up to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout. Scenery is spectacular!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cactus Spring Trail
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The Cactus Spring Trail is a high desert trail that follows Agua Alta Canyon...
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...
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...
