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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.1 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. Idyllwild - Pine Cove
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“A relatively easy, well shaded trail that skirts the edge of Fern Valley in the Idyllwild area ”

Jason Ethridge
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

6,415' 1,955 m

High

5,781' 1,762 m

Low

43' 13 m

Up

676' 206 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Fall Colors · Views

Family Friendly This shorter route can be managed by the whole family, and the proximity to Idyllwild Campgrounds makes this a great summertime trail.

Description

This trail starts just inside the entrance to Humber Park, on Fern Valley Road. It quickly drops off of the southern side of the road, moving through a field of small boulders before steadily descending along the western side of Lily Rock. The first half mile offers some great views of Suicide Rock, and the entire trail is amply shaded by a diverse forest that is dominated by canyon live oak and manzanita. In total, the trail descends about 600 feet, passing some impressive boulders before ending at Tahquitz View Drive.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - San Bernardino National Forest Office

Shared By:

Jason Ethridge
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 15 votes

#1

in Idyllwild - Pine Cove

#7605

Overall
  4.1 from 15 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
7%
1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Idyllwild - Pine Cove

#603

in California

#7,605

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Nov 21, 2023
Tom Zhao
14h 23m
May 26, 2023
Michael Hom
Jul 26, 2020
Mike Levitsky
Jul 4, 2020
Caleb R
Pretty busy 5.2mi — 2h 45m
Sep 2, 2019
Samay Shah
May 18, 2019
Terry Alvarez
5.4mi — 2h 15m
Oct 4, 2018
Darius B
Hiking about 1.5 - 2 hours
Sep 30, 2018
Joey Lako

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