lpitman57 - Nov 2, 2013 5:07 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2013
San Jacinto Peak
Used the tram. Then 11 miles and 2300 ft. of elevation. Trail was PACKED...over hundred people on the trail that day. 30 on top. Still bagged the second saint guarding the city. Interesting fact, at 2pm on the summit it was 62 to 65 degrees. On the desert floor, at the Palm Springs airport at 2pm, it was 108 degrees. A 45 degree difference in 3-5 miles.
Early spring 2013. Snowshoe from the tram just after a big snowstorm. Absolutely perfect. Trees and rocks on top covered in rime-looking snow and ice.
yadahzoemtn - Sep 15, 2013 8:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2007
Incredible
Kathy and I had started from the desert floor the day before but only made it to the Tram. Next day I returned to finish it with Leah. #2 on April 8, 2014: Mit Kathy. Erinnerungen, leuchten die Ecken meines Geistes
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Donno - Aug 17, 2013 9:29 am Date Climbed: May 1, 1996
Ski up
Rode tram then skiied up with Peter. Camped with guys from ski mountaineering section. First time using the Ramer gear.
orbitor - Aug 14, 2013 2:08 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
C2C with 3 Peaks
After hitting Miller on the way up, the official C2C was concluded on top on SJ. A couple of us continued down the ridge to Folly and back.
DonutPig - Aug 9, 2013 5:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2013
Up Marion Mountain
Went up Marion Mountain and camped out at Little Round Valley. Made Summit first thing in the morning, beautiful views and amazing weather. On the way down we could see the fire spreading and the 243 was closed. We had to drive all the way around to get back to Orange County.
danblock - Jul 16, 2013 6:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2011
Quick hike from tram
Quick hike in beautiful November weather. Did this one by myself the afternoon before a conference in Palm Springs. I was nice and clear--Catalina island visible in the distance.
Used the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which has a military discount for the tram ticket if you ask for it. There was till snow in various areas in view and a little along the trail. The Trails are clearly marked. The scenery is a welcome escape from the city. The summit had approximately 25 people resting on it. The difficulty of the hike is relatively low but long enough that it keeps the crowds away. Most of the hike is shaded but bring sunblock for sunny days and put it on when starting up the switchbacks because it's exposed after that point. Outstanding views from the summit. However, you can clearly see San Gorgonio in the distance which is about another 700 feet above you. I was up on the mountain again on 6Jul13 (temperature was around 80 on the mountain and 105 in the desert below) and the summer haze drastically reduced the views, in my opinion.
jrnewmann - May 28, 2013 12:06 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2011
Early fall perfect climb
Climbed it from Marion Mountain trailhead, gained a lot of elevation, getting ready for C2C and other bigger climbs. Fun stuff, great mountain.
orbitor - May 7, 2013 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2013
Snowshoe from Tram
Up Sid Davis again, then on to Miller Saddle and straight up behind the summit hut. Broke trail through fresh snow for group for good stretches. First people to the summit that day!
orbitor - May 7, 2013 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2012
Snowshoe from Tram
On my birthday, decided to snowshoe my favorite peak in Southern California. Took Sid Davis route to Jean, tagged Jean then stayed on the ridge to San J. Reached the summit first in the group.
Went up the Palm Springs side via the tram. I would like to do this from Idyllwild, but waiting until I'm in better shape. The hike was fun and the views spectacular. If you are looking for just a day hike, a trip to the saddle is well worth it.
orbitor - Jan 28, 2013 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2012
C2C #3
Repeating this epic every 6 months or so, and getting better every time. 6h10 Skyline, 9h to summit, 12h to tram.
Fletch - Nov 30, 2012 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
solo
excellent day. very fast
telemarkdude - Nov 12, 2012 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 4, 1984
Beautiful winter hike
Hard to believe its so close to the city. Did it numerous times and ways when I lived in S Cal and never got tired of it.
0ukami - Nov 4, 2012 1:50 am Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2012
Via Marion Mountain Trailhead
Relatively strenuous for a day-hike. More for the novice mountaineer or experienced hiker than for the average person. Great scenery, awesome views from the top.
Beware of your pace, if you take frequent breaks and go uphill slowly, while not starting early enough, you could be finding your way down in the dark. Careful planning can negate this.
royanderson - Oct 26, 2012 6:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2012
C2C
Trip report is Blue Moon C2C.
jimegan - Oct 22, 2012 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2012
San Jacinto
Started at the museum trailhead at 4 am in Palm Springs and did Cactus to Clouds. Rode tram back after 11 hours of effort. Perfect day with light wind and about 55 degrees above 8,000'
SierraSunrise85 - Oct 20, 2012 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2012
Great Climb on C2C
made it to the summit in about 7 hours, hitched a ride back to Palm Springs with a very nice couple, back to my car in about 10 hours, instant classic!
kevinsa - Oct 13, 2012 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2012
lpitman57 - Nov 2, 2013 5:07 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2013
San Jacinto PeakUsed the tram. Then 11 miles and 2300 ft. of elevation. Trail was PACKED...over hundred people on the trail that day. 30 on top. Still bagged the second saint guarding the city. Interesting fact, at 2pm on the summit it was 62 to 65 degrees. On the desert floor, at the Palm Springs airport at 2pm, it was 108 degrees. A 45 degree difference in 3-5 miles.
Hohniker - Sep 25, 2013 6:50 pm
bluebird powder day!Early spring 2013. Snowshoe from the tram just after a big snowstorm. Absolutely perfect. Trees and rocks on top covered in rime-looking snow and ice.
yadahzoemtn - Sep 15, 2013 8:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2007
IncredibleKathy and I had started from the desert floor the day before but only made it to the Tram. Next day I returned to finish it with Leah. #2 on April 8, 2014: Mit Kathy. Erinnerungen, leuchten die Ecken meines Geistes
Misty Aquarell Erinnerungen an die Art, wie wir waren.
Verstreute Bilder der lächelt wir zurückgelassen
Lächeln geben wir miteinander
für die Art, wie wir waren.
Kann es sein, dass das alles so einfach, dann
oder hat die Zeit jede Zeile neu geschrieben?
Wenn wir die Möglichkeit, alles noch einmal zu tun hatte
sagen Sie mir, sollten wir? Könnten wir?
Erinnerungen können schön sein und doch
was ist zu schmerzhaft, daran zu erinnern,
wir wählen einfach zu vergessen
Also ist es das Lachen wir erinnern
wenn wir uns erinnern,
die Art, wie wir waren.
Donno - Aug 17, 2013 9:29 am Date Climbed: May 1, 1996
Ski upRode tram then skiied up with Peter. Camped with guys from ski mountaineering section. First time using the Ramer gear.
orbitor - Aug 14, 2013 2:08 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
C2C with 3 PeaksAfter hitting Miller on the way up, the official C2C was concluded on top on SJ. A couple of us continued down the ridge to Folly and back.
DonutPig - Aug 9, 2013 5:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2013
Up Marion MountainWent up Marion Mountain and camped out at Little Round Valley. Made Summit first thing in the morning, beautiful views and amazing weather. On the way down we could see the fire spreading and the 243 was closed. We had to drive all the way around to get back to Orange County.
danblock - Jul 16, 2013 6:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2011
Quick hike from tramQuick hike in beautiful November weather. Did this one by myself the afternoon before a conference in Palm Springs. I was nice and clear--Catalina island visible in the distance.
MavrickCJH - Jul 9, 2013 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
Favorite Nearby MountainUsed the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which has a military discount for the tram ticket if you ask for it. There was till snow in various areas in view and a little along the trail. The Trails are clearly marked. The scenery is a welcome escape from the city. The summit had approximately 25 people resting on it. The difficulty of the hike is relatively low but long enough that it keeps the crowds away. Most of the hike is shaded but bring sunblock for sunny days and put it on when starting up the switchbacks because it's exposed after that point. Outstanding views from the summit. However, you can clearly see San Gorgonio in the distance which is about another 700 feet above you. I was up on the mountain again on 6Jul13 (temperature was around 80 on the mountain and 105 in the desert below) and the summer haze drastically reduced the views, in my opinion.
jrnewmann - May 28, 2013 12:06 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2011
Early fall perfect climbClimbed it from Marion Mountain trailhead, gained a lot of elevation, getting ready for C2C and other bigger climbs. Fun stuff, great mountain.
orbitor - May 7, 2013 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Feb 9, 2013
Snowshoe from TramUp Sid Davis again, then on to Miller Saddle and straight up behind the summit hut. Broke trail through fresh snow for group for good stretches. First people to the summit that day!
orbitor - May 7, 2013 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2012
Snowshoe from TramOn my birthday, decided to snowshoe my favorite peak in Southern California. Took Sid Davis route to Jean, tagged Jean then stayed on the ridge to San J. Reached the summit first in the group.
mebo1126 - Feb 17, 2013 5:23 pm
Beautiful ViewsWent up the Palm Springs side via the tram. I would like to do this from Idyllwild, but waiting until I'm in better shape. The hike was fun and the views spectacular. If you are looking for just a day hike, a trip to the saddle is well worth it.
orbitor - Jan 28, 2013 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2012
C2C #3Repeating this epic every 6 months or so, and getting better every time. 6h10 Skyline, 9h to summit, 12h to tram.
Fletch - Nov 30, 2012 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
soloexcellent day. very fast
telemarkdude - Nov 12, 2012 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 4, 1984
Beautiful winter hikeHard to believe its so close to the city. Did it numerous times and ways when I lived in S Cal and never got tired of it.
0ukami - Nov 4, 2012 1:50 am Date Climbed: Nov 2, 2012
Via Marion Mountain TrailheadRelatively strenuous for a day-hike. More for the novice mountaineer or experienced hiker than for the average person. Great scenery, awesome views from the top.
Beware of your pace, if you take frequent breaks and go uphill slowly, while not starting early enough, you could be finding your way down in the dark. Careful planning can negate this.
royanderson - Oct 26, 2012 6:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2012
C2CTrip report is Blue Moon C2C.
jimegan - Oct 22, 2012 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2012
San JacintoStarted at the museum trailhead at 4 am in Palm Springs and did Cactus to Clouds. Rode tram back after 11 hours of effort. Perfect day with light wind and about 55 degrees above 8,000'
SierraSunrise85 - Oct 20, 2012 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2012
Great Climb on C2Cmade it to the summit in about 7 hours, hitched a ride back to Palm Springs with a very nice couple, back to my car in about 10 hours, instant classic!
kevinsa - Oct 13, 2012 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2012
San JacintoFinished the SoCal "Big 3" with this one.