Mountain San Jacinto
Mountain San Jacinto
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Mt. San Jacinto, at 10834 ft. elevation, is the peak of the San Jacinto Mountains where inhabitants, the Cahuilla Indians, use for hunting and foraging. In Cahuilla stories, Mt. San Jacinto is the home of Dakush, a low flying meteor, which is the founder of the Cahuilla. It is also the home of demon Tahquitz.
The peak was named by a Wheeler Survey topographical party led by Charles Thomas. It is one of the "Three Saints', that are the highest mountains in each of the tallest mountain ranges in Southern California. They are Mt. San Gorgonio of the San Bernardino Mountains, Mt. San Antonio of the San Gabriel mountains, and Mt. San Jacinto of the San Jacinto Mountains. .
Time
July triennial
Activities
3 days, 2 nights hike Sierra Backpacking training hike.
We will hike 3 miles with large elevation gain (1500 ft) Friday night -- 2 1/2 hours to camp at Tahquitz Meadow (8000 ft).
On Saturday we will hike 4 miles up to Wellman Divide (9700 ft) with the adventurous climbing of 3 miles more up to the peak (10,800 ft without packs). For those doing the peak it will be a 10-mile day towards the Hiking Merit Badge. From Wellman Divide it’s 1 mile down to Round Valley Meadow (9100).
On Sunday we hike out one of two ways: Probably 2 miles to Hidden Lake Divide, 7 miles all downhill to Humber Park, with a stop at Willow Creek for a cool rest and early lunch.
Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Leave No Trace related requirements.
[Hiking Merit Badge][Miles Hike] [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights] [622 Special SoCal Peaks Patch][622 Special SC 7 Peaks Patch]
Location
Tahwquitz Meadow
Round Valley
San Jacinto (10,803 ft.) Peak
Maps
Permit
Wilderness Permit is required
Adventure Pass for parking
Contact
Mt. San Jacinto State Park, P.O. Box 308, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Idyllwild Ranger Station, 54270 Pine Crest, P.O. Box 518 Idyllwild, CA 92549. 909.382.2921
Pit Stops
Idyllwild Pizza Sports-Family, 54391 Village Center Dr Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
Cookie-Doe's Ice Cream & Snack, 54282 N Circle Dr Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
In-N-Out Burger, 2885 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Equipment
We will distribute ground tarps, hiking gears, and food at Mr. A's house Thursday night.
- General hiking gears information: Backpacking Equipment List
- Personal
Regular backpack equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hiking boots). Pack light, no more than 25 pounds.
10 essentials
Pocket knife
First aid kit
Extra clothing
Rain gear
Water bottle
Flashlight or headlamp
Trail food
Matches or fire starter
Sun protection
Map and compass
Windbreaker or jacket — can be cold and windy on the peak and overnight campsite.
Cup and lightweight spork (or spoon and fork)
Toilet paper (distribute within buddy system)
- Troop
Food will be distributed for meals.
Water bags and trash bags
Lightweight stoves and fuels
Water filters
Walkie-talkie
Weather
Should be pleasant to hot during the day and night (camp at 9000).Check Weather report. (afternoon thundershowers).
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