Seven Pines Trail 2E13
This moderate trail is reached from Highway 243, approximately 5 miles north of Idyllwild. Across from the Alandale Fire Station, turn north onto Azalea Trails Road, the road leading to the campgrounds of Stone Creek, Fern Basin, Marion Mountain, and Dark Canyon. Follow the signs down to Dark Canyon Campground. Take the paved campground loop about halfway around, then turn right onto a dirt road and continue 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
This trail begins in the San Jacinto Wilderness. Permits are required. No dogs allowed in the State Park Wilderness. Backpacking is available at the Little Round Valley camp, contact Mt. San Jacinto State Park for permits, (951) 659-2607.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
No fees are associated with this trail.
Wilderness Permit is required. Permits are self-serve at the San Jacinto Ranger Station, or at the kiosk at Stone Creek campground, on Azalea Trails Road.
Seasonal creeks
- Group size is limited to 12 people.
- No campfires allowed. Portable gas stoves are allowed.
- Camp on a durable surface at least 200 feet away from other people, trails, meadows, and water sources.
- Dogs are prohibited in the State Park Wilderness, check your map for boundaries.
Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
Address: P.O. Box 518 Idyllwild, CA 92549
Phone: (909) 382-2921
Hours: Thursday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Starts past Dark Canyon Campground and ends at the State Park boundary.
Directions
This moderate trail is reached from Highway 243, approximately 5 miles north of Idyllwild. Across from the Alandale Fire Station, turn north onto Azalea Trails Road, the road leading to the campgrounds of Stone Creek, Fern Basin, Marion Mountain, and Dark Canyon. Follow the signs down to Dark Canyon Campground. Take the paved campground loop about halfway around, then turn right onto a dirt road and continue 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Latitude 33.809636
Longitude -116.734007
Elevation 6320 - 8620
Distance 1.2 miles
Difficulty Strenuous
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
