While they are not strictly required, depending upon your expertise level hiking on shallow variable icy snow, mixed with slush and ice patches (itself depending on time of day and sun exposure), spikes will continue become more increasingly useful over the next few days as established trails undergo freeze-thaw cycles and become further consolidated by hiker traffic. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Melting on sun-exposed slopes is already well underway, e.g., on lower Devils Slide Trail, South Ridge and lower Deer Springs trails. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces below the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). I hope to provide more information on the high country situation on Sunday 26th, depending on conditions/weather. UPDATE 11th November 2022: conditions for trails both north and south of Tahquitz Peak have been updated below, with photo, based on our hike this morning. There is no planned reopening date at this time. It does not accurately follow the established trail route in significant sections but is navigable. We survey the trail system daily, with hikes via different routes to San Jacinto Peak several times per week, Tahquitz Peak and vicinity at least weekly, and many other trails on other days. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. The high country was above the weather most of the night, and added an inch of fresh snow at most, however there were 2.25 inches in Idyllwild, and also roughly the same fresh snow depth at Humber Park and Saddle Junction. Along . In general temperatures are expected to warm to above average into next month at all elevations, especially at the highest elevations in the first week of February. It was near-whiteout conditions due to wild spindrift above Wellman Divide, but the new snow was firm and overall made for good snowshoeing conditions. Currently there is less than three feet of snow at San Jacinto Peak; I suspect it would be 5-8 feet had we had fractionally cooler conditions in the past month. On 14th I barebooted (i.e. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. This is followed by steady moderate to heavy snowfall starting in the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd and continuing into the early hours of Sunday 26th February. Rainfall may continue at mid elevations potentially for several consecutive days, and the relative warmth of the air masses may produce rain and/or freezing rain as high as San Jacinto Peak, challenging layers of icy or mixed snow/ice conditions at all elevations, and perhaps melting of much preexisting snow below about 8000 ft. Current forecasts for precipitation suggest as much as three inches of rain around the elevation of Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft) between the afternoon of Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Wednesday 4th January 2023. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow in its upper switchbacks to the PCT. It continued to rain heavily overnight at mid elevations everywhere below about 7000 ft. Idyllwild at 5550 ft elevation recorded an impressive 4.01 inches of rain in the 24 hour period up to 0700 this morning. 2nd-3rd December). All trails above about 6500 ft are currently snow-covered, and partially snow-covered above 5500 ft. With a rapidly changing climate in the region in recent years, it has become increasingly common for there to be little or no difference in snow quantities at mid and higher elevations, often because the high country remains above the cloud, and this system was no exception. After a relatively benign day, it started snowing gently at 1340, and has become steady with large wet flakes in the past hour or so. On the morning of Monday 6th February I ascended San Jacinto Peak for the fifth time in the past two weeks, this time via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails), descending the same way. There was a further 0.5 inch dusting of snow above 8000 ft on Thursday 29th (as I describe in this video). Altitudes are approximate. Marion Mountain Trail [updated 15th] has a mix of snowshoe and posthole tracks all the way up to its junction with Deer Springs Trail. Snow depths are currently suitable for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, possibly lower in places. The second system, possible in a broad time window between 2nd and 4th December, may produce significant snow in the high country (forecasts have ranged widely from 0-30 inches above 10,000 ft!) The Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail has a well-traveled track to follow throughout, snow cover is 90%. The freeze level will initially be above 10,000 ft, ultimately only falling to about 9000 ft, so many of the main access trails to the high country may get no new snowfall. Steady melting of snow, especially on sun-exposed slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. However the snow conditions may not be suitable for snowshoeing on certain slopes, depending on the ice conditions below the surface due to multiple freezing rain incidents this winter. Today, in Mount San Jacinto State Park, snow showers are forecasted. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. From there to the top of Marion Mountain Trail the route is a lightly-traveled posthole track. However it is thinning rapidly everywhere, and will look radically different in a week or so. Snowshoes are useful in lower angle terrain with adequate snow depth above about 8000 ft, for example the Tahquitz area meadows near Saddle Junction, sections of Deer Springs Trail, and Long Valley/Round Valley. South Ridge Trail has been broken from the top of South Ridge Road to Tahquitz Peak with a simple posthole track. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Hike to Mt San Jacinto is a great way to bag Southern California's second highest peak without putting in a huge effort. It is safest for all concerned that hikers hike the Trail rather than the highways. Trails remain very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, so spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). Webcams. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible. Devils Slide Trail has an excellent compacted track to follow to Saddle Junction. Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin, and the State Park campground at Stone Creek, are closed for the season. Use this relief map to navigate to mountain peaks in the area of Mount San Jacinto Peak. All have been reported to US Forest Service. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all now options. The rainfall totals at mid elevations were remarkable, and it is tempting to ponder what the snowfall totals could have been in the mountain communities and in the high country had the air temperatures been just a few degrees cooler. Often spikes are especially valuable for descending even when they are no necessarily needed for ascending. Of those, 27 are in the 0.6 mile section between Willow Creek crossing and the State Park boundary. The northeast . While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. South Ridge Trail (surveyed 26th and 30th November) is now functionally clear of snow to Tahquitz Peak with only 1-2% icy snow cover overall. It continued to drizzle in Idyllwild all day, slowly accumulating to about 0.25 inch of rain. Even if the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). At the Peak on Friday 6th January 2023 at 0930 the air temperature was 25.7F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 14.7F (-10C), 44% relative humidity, and a chilly NNW breeze sustained at 5 mph gusting to 10.6 mph. San Jacinto Ranger District 54270 Pine Crest P.O. At the on Monday 5th December 2022 at 0840 the air temperature was 24.1F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 2.8F (-16C), 20% relative humidity, and a bitter WSW wind sustained at 18 mph gusting to 33.0 mph. This will make trail conditions more complicated, and if in any doubt whatsoever carry and use traction devices accordingly (see discussion in introduction above). The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 4-5 inches (5.5 inches on 12th December), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 4-6 inches (6 inches on 12th December), Long Valley (8600 ft): 3-4 inches (5-6 inches on 12th December), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3 inches (4 inches on 12th December), Saddle Junction/approx. The advice above should be used with this in mind, and if in any doubt carry the necessary traction devices that you will be most comfortable using. Snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. My blogging throughout the storms gave more day-to-day detail and is available here. Conditions immediately following last weeks snow storm, the second significant Pacific system of winter 2022/23, that impacted the San Jacinto mountains on 11th-12th December were summarized in the previous Report (available here). Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, possibly lower in places on cold (icy) mornings. Although excellent tracks are now in place for some major trails (as outlined below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere for the next few days in particular. Although the snow is not particularly deep (10-12 inches) it is heavily drifted and steeply angled, and has at least one ice layer underneath the fresh powder. The second significant Pacific storm of winter 2022/23 is currently impacting the San Jacinto mountains. SNOW DEPTHS measured (largely) on 21st November 2022 are as follows, with depths from 9th November 2022 in parentheses where known. South Ridge Trail (surveyed 19th November) is largely clear of snow from the top of South Ridge Road to Old Lookout Flat at about 7600 ft, with just 5% cover of icy snow. Visitors who are leaving the no traction device) to the Peak on a generally well-traveled and compacted track through light icy snow. The storm sequence starts with a minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st, which may only produce 2-3 inches of snow at all elevations, but accompanied by high winds and bitterly cold temperatures. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Sunday 1st January 2023 at 0830 the air temperature was 17.9F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -2.3F (-19C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 11 mph gusting to 21.1 mph. If there are Road Closed signs further down as was often the case last winter especially at weekends and holiday periods after fresh snowfall then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. Spikes are expected to remain extremely useful over the next few weeks given the unpredictable weather. Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 4 inches snow with 1-2 inches of ice underneath, Round Valley (9100 ft): 4 inches [special thanks to Kyle Eubanks for this measurement], Annies Junction/approx. Each of them was memorable. I barebooted to Saddle, and then snowshoed back down to help consolidate the track. Another 10+ inches are forecast overnight, which is very possible given current conditions. Steady melting of snow, especially on sun-exposed slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. Most of the PCT through the San Jacinto mountains has little more than 1-4 inches of snow to deal with. The Ernie Maxwell Trail is functionally clear of icy snow, although a few minor patches remain, especially close to Humber Park. There is a compacted, well-traveled track on continuous light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. Vehicles not parked in these spaces may be ticketed and/or towed. Indeed there were no other tracks anywhere above Humber Park, not even on lower Devils Slide Trail. Tap on a box to see the date. Many hikers will nevertheless find spikes useful in places, especially for descending. Both storms were relatively cold, the second in particular dusting snow below 3500 ft elevation. Snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. They are not however required, depending upon your comfort level hiking on shallow variable snow, mixed with slushy and icy patches. With another storm imminent tomorrow, I do not plan a thorough update until Wednesday 15th. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. Very shallow snow is often icy and potentially perilous, while deeper powder can actually be much safer, albeit slow-going for most hikers. My pre-dawn hike up Devils Slide Trail on 11th January was delightful, primarily because there was the noise of running water almost everywhere. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for most of the major trails (details below). As discussed above, multiple additional snowfalls forecast for 14th-18th January will further complicate the trail conditions. For those that are unclear, the Skyline Trail is the first segment of the C2C (cactus to clouds) from Palm Springs up to Grubbs Notch, the access point to Long Valley. Long Valley (8600 ft) has added about two inches, where it continues to snow gently this morning. Temperatures will climb steadily this week and be well above seasonal for at least 21st-28th December. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 6000 ft, potentially lower in places. There is the possibility that this will end abruptly with a minor storm on Monday 28th November, with 1-3 inches of snow possible above 10,000 ft. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 6 inches (was 12 inches on 9th), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 5-6 inches (was approx. The Wellman Trail track was disappearing under spindrift as I re-broke it on Monday 23rd. Indeed it rained as high as San Jacinto Peak multiple times on 7th and 8th November. Just a short . Once it stopped snowing, the mountain was shrouded in thick foggy cloud, such that visibility was as low as 100 feet on the exposed slopes of the Peak Trail. Spikes are generally not required for ascending, but most hikers find them useful at least for descending. The Weather section below is updated. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 15th February 2023 are as follows. The park's namesake, Mount San Jacinto, rises to 11,000 feet at San Jacinto Peak and offers hikers stunning granite rock faces, subalpine forests, and a lush, fern laden forest floor. A minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st will include severe cold and severe winds, followed by milder, moderate storm on 22nd-23rd, and then an unusual atmospheric river combined with very cold air again producing heavy snowfall for 23rd-25th February. The mountain snow level is expected to drop to 6,000 feet by Wednesday morning . Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. The rocks around the summit were very slick with thick ice, and I put spikes on there and for the descent through Little Round Valley. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. Dark Canyon Road (4S02), the access to Seven Pines Trail, and Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) also closed to vehicle traffic for the season on 7th November 2022. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak. The twelfth storm system of winter 2022/23 impacted the San Jacinto mountains with a minor snow storm on 29th-30th January. Clearly conditions are expected to continue to change over the next week or two, so this summary is intentionally brief. Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. All trails above about 6500 ft are currently lightly, or above 7500 ft moderately, snow-covered. To Tahquitz Peak snow cover averages about 40%, alternating on the 18 switchbacks between those that are largely clear (south-facing) and those that are largely snow-covered (north-facing). The freeze level again started very high at >9000 ft, with light rain falling in Long Valley (8600 ft) all morning. Note that tracks discussed can be obscured quickly by drifting of snow from strong winds, sometimes in days or even hours. Further strong winds and blowing powder had eliminated much of these tracks again by Wednesday, and I again largely re-broke trail that day too. but ideal for snowshoes, which I used from Saddle to San Jacinto Peak and back. BEST SELLER. The story so far.. A minor storm on the night of Tuesday 21st (sixteenth storm of the winter) produced little snow just an inch in Idyllwild but severe cold and severe winds, erasing all tracks with wild drifting. With such dramatic rainfall throughout the mountain range in the past two days, and with snow now available for melting in the high country, I do not expect to be reporting on water conditions until next year. Deer Springs Trail is largely clear from the Highway 243 trailhead to the Suicide Rock trail junction at 7000 ft. From there to Strawberry Junction (8100 ft) snow cover averages 50% with patches increasing in length and frequency as you ascend. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. no traction device) to 9000 ft on a lightly traveled and lumpy posthole track through thin icy snow. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild fell largely as rain (1.79 inches) before turning to thunder snow starting at 1235 on Sunday afternoon (currently accumulated to 1.5 inch but still snowing as I write this). A classic La Nina pattern cool but relatively dry is in place for the third winter in a row. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar. At the Peak on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 0900 the air temperature was 28.4F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 12.7F (-11C), 11% relative humidity, and a fresh SW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 9.3 mph. San Jacinto hike from the tram was such an epic way to hike this mountain in the snow! The switchbacks up to Tahquitz Peak average only 20% icy snow cover, but the frequency and length of ice patches increases on the uppermost switchbacks. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0.75 inches (melting rapidly this afternoon). SNOW DEPTHS measured on 9th November 2022 are as follows. Spikes at least are required, but preferably crampons, both best used with an ice axe, specifically for the uppermost switchbacks, but traction is useful for descending much lower also. Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since last weeks storm, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. These concerns may steadily increase over the next few weeks with rising then falling temperatures, seasonally stronger insolation, and highly variable snowmelt. I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. I stubbornly kept on my snowshoes to 10,100 ft elevation on the Peak Trail, despite some lateral slipping as I traversed the icy snow slopes. Some 37 trees are down on the Forest Service section of this trail between Skunk Cabbage Junction and the State Park boundary (23rd September 2022 survey). Snowshoes are useful in low to moderate angle terrain with adequate snow depth above about 8000 ft, for example the Tahquitz area meadows near Saddle Junction, sections of Deer Springs Trail, and Long Valley/Round Valley. Altitudes are approximate. The high winds forecast did not materialize, although gusts up to 35 mph have been enough to cause very heavy drifting. New treefall hazards on several major trails have been reported, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 30th January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) and checked again on 1st February are as follows. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 22nd-27th December 2022 are as follows. Snow Creek and San Jacinto Peak to Tram Hard 4.7 (99) San Jacinto Wilderness Photos (5,943) Directions Print/PDF map Length 28.3 miElevation gain 10,242 ftRoute type Point to point Try this 28.3-mile point-to-point trail near Whitewater, California. With significant further snowfalls expected in the next week (at least), and moderate to strong winds in the high country expected for many of those days causing some daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system may remain completely or somewhat obscured by snow throughout most or all of January. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 0935 the air temperature was 16.6F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -8.0F (-22C), 13% relative humidity, and a wild NNE wind sustained at 21 mph gusting to 35.2 mph. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (possibly lower in places) obscured by moderate snow, and even fresh tracks being erased by spindrift snow in places. Compacted trails such as Devils Slide, Deer Springs, Marion Mountain, South Ridge are extremely icy between 7400-8900 ft due to the rain yesterday which has now frozen. The forecasts are very unsettled for the next week, but significant snowfall arrives on Saturday 31st (12+ inches expected in the high country) and may continue on/off until Friday 6th January 2023, potentially totaling 2-3 feet above 10,000 ft elevation. As described above, crampons (always in conjunction with an ice axe) are currently recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, on both flanks but especially on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. 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