Two trails start at this site: Devils Slide Trail 3E05 and Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07. Both trails enter the San Jacinto Wilderness area and bicycles are not allowed. Paved parking and vault toilets at the trailhead. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station for current conditions: (909) 382-2921 (closed Wed/Thurs). Adventure Pass required.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
PCT north of Saddle Junction is open. PCT south of Saddle Junction is open to the junction of Little Tahquitz Valley at PCT mile marker 177.3.
Operational Hours:
No overnight camping.
Fees
Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.
Permit Info:
Wilderness permits are required for day hiking in Mt San Jacinto State Park wilderness. Devil's Slide permits are subject to quota on weekends from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, Saturdays and Sundays only. Backpacking is allowed in the Chinquapin Zone only, permit is required.
Busiest Season:
Summer
Restrictions:
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.
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