South Ridge Trail

One of the most beautiful trails in Southern California. No parking lot. Parking is on the dirt mountain and must use your gps to find. This is a lovely hike and will test your endurance and...

1. You need a wilderness permit (can get at ranger station). 2. The road going out to the trailhead is really bumpy/unpaved. 3. Switchbacks on the steeper parts with good stopping points/views the...

Beautiful hike in Idyllwild!! The last mile of the road to the trailhead is unpaved. It's not too bad though since my Corolla was able to crawl to the parking lot (note "crawl" though....). You...

South Ridge Trail is a rather underrated hiking trail in the Idyllwild area that is definitely off the beaten path. You'll need to drive through 1 mile of dirt road to get to the summit. Besides...

This was our second time traveling this trail. The first time I had a head cold and didn't make it past Lunch Rock (about 2 miles up the trail with a GREAT view!) but this time we made it all the...