Sawmill Trail 5E02
From Highway 74, across from the Pinyon Flats Campground, take the road south to the designated parking area (also for Cactus Spring Trail), just before the Pinyon area Riverside County Transfer Station. One can ride a horse or a bicycle, hike, or use a four-wheel drive vehicle up the first 5.5 miles of the rough Sawmill Truck Trail road. The trail starts at the top of the road and connects with Santa Rosa Truck Trail road. The road and trail ascend 3,000 ft. to 7,000 ft. and are within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, they offer views of the desert areas below.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
No fees are associated with this trail.
Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.
Contact Name: Please report trail conditions to
Contact Phone: (760) 862-9984
Address: 51500 Highway 74 Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 862-9984
Hours: Thursday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Latitude 33.580071
Longitude -116.450625
Elevation 6200 - 7600
Distance 2.5 miles
Difficulty Moderate
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
