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Deer Springs Trail

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 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

61%

Runnable

8,050' 2,454 m

High

5,618' 1,712 m

Low

2,431' 741 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

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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.

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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

#10863

Overall
  4.2 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Idyllwild - Pine Cove

#985

in California

#10,863

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

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May 22, 2020
Ben Crowell
This is just one section of the trail. This section by itself is OK, not great. Views are only intermittent, and there isn't much shade.
May 25, 2019
Mark Romero
Jul 24, 2018
Jay Salazar

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