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Deer Springs Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 4.2 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. Idyllwild - Pine Cove
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“Great trail climbing up from just north of Idyllwild on Hwy 243 to Pacific Crest Trail. ”

Don Sutton
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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

8,050' 2,454 m

High

5,618' 1,712 m

Low

2,431' 741 m

Up

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Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Description

This trail climbs up from a parking turnout area on Hwy 243 just north of Idyllwild all the way up to Pacific Crest Trail. It goes through fabulous south-facing conifer slopes with great views of Fern Valley and most of SoCal. Along the way, expect a mixed tread and steep grades.

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - Inland Empire District

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Don Sutton
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

#3

in Idyllwild - Pine Cove

#10573

Overall
  4.2 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Idyllwild - Pine Cove

#964

in California

#10,573

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Deer Springs Trail / Suicide Rock Trail junction
Apr 24, 2022 near Idyllwild, CA

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Check-Ins

Aug 12, 2020
Monica Piña
Feb 17, 2020
Prem Swaroop Kadavakuduru
Jul 19, 2019
Daniel Alfaro
Sunny but ample shade. 3.3mi
Jun 9, 2019
Private User
Jun 9, 2019
Ryan Young
Nice parking
Jun 12, 2018
Mario Gomez
Apr 8, 2018
Frank (The Tank)
Dec 29, 2017
Victoria Basnett

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