Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Spring 2001
I hiked up from Idyllwild and camped at Round Valley. The hike from Round Valley to the summit was really nice, especially the long traverse through shoulder height shrubs. I loved this hike.
Climbed many times during the 1990's usually from Idylwild and usually starting late evening and hiking through the night and topping out near dawn. A fun way to climb this peak as the trail is fairly distinct and easily followed with headlamp. It's also fun to be standing on the top as the sun is coming up!
Route Climbed: The Tram and Humber Park via Devils Slide Date Climbed: Once in the 70's again in the 80's
Backpacked in the winter from the tram with a friend. The early days with homemade gaiters, $4.99 sleeping bag, and $9.99 tent. The winds ripped our tent while doing the summit, but we moved it to a more sheltered spot and fortified with branches - it was a blast!
Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds Date Climbed: November 6, 2004
A great weather day as three of us ascended the Cactus to Clouds trail to the tram station. First time for them; my third. A 3:24:08 ascent; not my best but about 2 miles of snow slowed the pace.
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: January 1979
Schlepped our way up from the tram on three-pins in perfectly ghastly snow conditions. Boy, some klister would have been nice! The summit, as seems typical for winter, was caked in rime. It's actually extremely beautiful, if it weren't for the fact that the snow was in more or less the same condition. So, we enjoyed the blue skies, took in the 360-degree view of the SoCal brown haze, and ogled the upper reaches of the Snow Creek route before heading down. A fun outing despite the lousy snow.
We took the tram and then hiked to the top. Lots of snow, so the progress was slower than we expected, but still made it to the top in good time. The trees were covered in ice, it was a winter wonderland. Views were great, kind of weird to stand on a snow-covered peak looking into the desert. Well, this is California after all. We had a blast, the trip added to the great athmosphere of Xmas.
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Oct. 3, 2004
Stayed the night in Round Valley. First time to SJ summit. Left camp with Dave Gloss at 3am for a beautiful clear day and breathing taking sunrise on top. A must in S. CA. Thanks SJ.
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Summer '98, '99, '00....
Great views of desert floor and surrounding peaks. Some great bouldering in Round Valley too. Have made a couple attempts at the summit from the bottom off Ramon Rd, but could never seem to finish due to time or health concerns. I'm workin on it though...
Route Climbed: Marion Mountain Date Climbed: June 27, 2004
A much better than anticipated hike in terms of scenery. Very green for this part of Southern California mountains. I hiked with Gibran Begum and Steven Sauter. We leisurely made the top in about 5 hours from the Marion Mtn trailhead. Several other hikers on top, mainly coming up via the Palm Springs tramway (Round Valley route). I took a side trip and bagged nearby Miller Peak (10,400') and Cornell Peak (9750') to the east of San Jacinto. I enjoyed the fun, class 3 climb up Cornell Peak. Quite a view to the north: 9000+ ft of relief, down to the windmills near Palm Springs.
Route Climbed: The Marion Mountian Route Date Climbed: January 8, 2004
After climbing San Gorgonio, I had the climb its neighbor San Jacinto, Splendid climb, there is even a stone cabin-like shelter at the top, equipped with bunk beds, which are great for snow conditions.
Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds Date Climbed: May 31, 2004 (Memorial Day)
All my planning ahead paid off into a great hike, one that I had looked forward to for quite some time. The weather ended up hotter in Palm Springs (105 on this day) than I had hoped for. Had just enough water. It was nice to refill in Long Valley. Left Palm Springs from Ramon Road at 6:50am. Was in Long Valley at 12noon. Was on the peak at 2:05pm. Great day. Read my trip report ("Cactus to Clouds on Memorial Day") for more detailed information.
Route Climbed: Cactus to Tram Date Climbed: April 17th, 2004
I've been wanting to do this hike for awhile, and finally did it last weekend with a friend of mine. Was warm and sunny at the bottom, then started snowing around 6,000 ft.! It was absolutely gorgeous watching the fresh powdery flakes dusting the trees and the trail ahead of us.. The snow was blowing everywhere and it was really windy on top. Then we ducked into the sheltered restaurant where we chowed thankfully on real food. Several Bailey's and coffee's later, we took the 15 minute tram ride down. Amazing hike! I felt pretty darn proud of ourselves until I found out that a guy who works at the tram ran up in 3 hours. Wow.
Freddys27 - Mar 3, 2005 10:06 am
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Spring 2001I hiked up from Idyllwild and camped at Round Valley. The hike from Round Valley to the summit was really nice, especially the long traverse through shoulder height shrubs. I loved this hike.
jtree - Feb 27, 2005 12:29 pm
Route Climbed: various Date Climbed: 1990'sClimbed many times during the 1990's usually from Idylwild and usually starting late evening and hiking through the night and topping out near dawn. A fun way to climb this peak as the trail is fairly distinct and easily followed with headlamp. It's also fun to be standing on the top as the sun is coming up!
ahaass - Feb 24, 2005 2:20 pm
Route Climbed: Palm Springs Tram, Idylwilde National Forest Date Climbed: August 2001, September 2003Bagged the peak twice. Both summer. Once from teh east once from Idylwilde side. I'll go again anytime!
Dennis Poulin - Feb 6, 2005 1:48 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: 3 Feb 2005A great climb in winter. Beautiful views in all directions
tonyo - Feb 5, 2005 8:25 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: February 5, 2005No wind and mild temps. This was the third time I've been up there in the winter, but the first time I've summited. The views were awesome.
WRGruener - Jan 14, 2005 4:46 pm
Route Climbed: The Tram and Humber Park via Devils Slide Date Climbed: Once in the 70's again in the 80'sBackpacked in the winter from the tram with a friend. The early days with homemade gaiters, $4.99 sleeping bag, and $9.99 tent. The winds ripped our tent while doing the summit, but we moved it to a more sheltered spot and fortified with branches - it was a blast!
Dayhiked from Humber Park
flotzilla - Dec 31, 2004 6:40 pm
Route Climbed: Humber park trailhead Date Climbed: December 10 2002Always a good time.
vubui - Dec 28, 2004 1:26 pm
Route Climbed: From the tram Date Climbed: July 24, 2004It was a nice and cool day, took a few well paced climbing hours, with a nice clear day to greet us at the top. Absolutely beautiful.
sidhayes - Nov 7, 2004 11:39 am
Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds Date Climbed: November 6, 2004A great weather day as three of us ascended the Cactus to Clouds trail to the tram station. First time for them; my third. A 3:24:08 ascent; not my best but about 2 miles of snow slowed the pace.
Steve Larson - Nov 5, 2004 10:47 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: January 1979Schlepped our way up from the tram on three-pins in perfectly ghastly snow conditions. Boy, some klister would have been nice! The summit, as seems typical for winter, was caked in rime. It's actually extremely beautiful, if it weren't for the fact that the snow was in more or less the same condition. So, we enjoyed the blue skies, took in the 360-degree view of the SoCal brown haze, and ogled the upper reaches of the Snow Creek route before heading down. A fun outing despite the lousy snow.
usarock69 - Nov 3, 2004 7:37 pm
Date Climbed: December 2003We took the tram and then hiked to the top. Lots of snow, so the progress was slower than we expected, but still made it to the top in good time. The trees were covered in ice, it was a winter wonderland. Views were great, kind of weird to stand on a snow-covered peak looking into the desert. Well, this is California after all. We had a blast, the trip added to the great athmosphere of Xmas.
And now... - Oct 4, 2004 2:43 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Oct. 3, 2004Stayed the night in Round Valley. First time to SJ summit. Left camp with Dave Gloss at 3am for a beautiful clear day and breathing taking sunrise on top. A must in S. CA. Thanks SJ.
Don Nelsen - Sep 24, 2004 8:42 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: May 5th, 2002My first trip up to the summit - the easy way this time. My favorite S Cal mountain.
Al - Sep 8, 2004 11:23 am
Route Climbed: Marion Mtn trail Date Climbed: Jul 18, 04Although not the highest, probably one of the best hills i've been up in CA
tahoeberne - Aug 13, 2004 11:41 pm
Route Climbed: Marion Mtn Date Climbed: 1966 summertimeWhile living in Los Angeles I took the long drive and summited via the Marion Mtn trail.
t511a - Jul 21, 2004 8:27 pm
Route Climbed: Round Valley Date Climbed: Summer '98, '99, '00....Great views of desert floor and surrounding peaks. Some great bouldering in Round Valley too. Have made a couple attempts at the summit from the bottom off Ramon Rd, but could never seem to finish due to time or health concerns. I'm workin on it though...
forjan - Jun 28, 2004 9:21 pm
Route Climbed: Marion Mountain Date Climbed: June 27, 2004A much better than anticipated hike in terms of scenery. Very green for this part of Southern California mountains. I hiked with Gibran Begum and Steven Sauter. We leisurely made the top in about 5 hours from the Marion Mtn trailhead. Several other hikers on top, mainly coming up via the Palm Springs tramway (Round Valley route). I took a side trip and bagged nearby Miller Peak (10,400') and Cornell Peak (9750') to the east of San Jacinto. I enjoyed the fun, class 3 climb up Cornell Peak. Quite a view to the north: 9000+ ft of relief, down to the windmills near Palm Springs.
Shaun Matyas - Jun 11, 2004 7:36 pm
Route Climbed: The Marion Mountian Route Date Climbed: January 8, 2004After climbing San Gorgonio, I had the climb its neighbor San Jacinto, Splendid climb, there is even a stone cabin-like shelter at the top, equipped with bunk beds, which are great for snow conditions.
395guy - Jun 1, 2004 4:30 pm
Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds Date Climbed: May 31, 2004 (Memorial Day)All my planning ahead paid off into a great hike, one that I had looked forward to for quite some time. The weather ended up hotter in Palm Springs (105 on this day) than I had hoped for. Had just enough water. It was nice to refill in Long Valley. Left Palm Springs from Ramon Road at 6:50am. Was in Long Valley at 12noon. Was on the peak at 2:05pm. Great day. Read my trip report ("Cactus to Clouds on Memorial Day") for more detailed information.
songhiker - Apr 22, 2004 2:23 pm
Route Climbed: Cactus to Tram Date Climbed: April 17th, 2004I've been wanting to do this hike for awhile, and finally did it last weekend with a friend of mine. Was warm and sunny at the bottom, then started snowing around 6,000 ft.! It was absolutely gorgeous watching the fresh powdery flakes dusting the trees and the trail ahead of us.. The snow was blowing everywhere and it was really windy on top. Then we ducked into the sheltered restaurant where we chowed thankfully on real food. Several Bailey's and coffee's later, we took the 15 minute tram ride down. Amazing hike! I felt pretty darn proud of ourselves until I found out that a guy who works at the tram ran up in 3 hours. Wow.