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Mount San Jacinto State Park
Although it is located in Southern California, do not expect to have sunshine and warm weather during your visit to this park.
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Mount San Jacinto State Park Details
Although it is located in Southern California, do not expect to have sunshine and warm weather during your visit to this park. It is home to the 10,834-foot-tall Mount San Jacinto, which is the second tallest mountain in the area. At such high altitudes, you can expect several feet of snow on the ground from November to April. However, on a warm day, you can take the aerial tramway to the peak, which overlooks the Coachella Valley. There is also an extensive trail system, with multi-day and day hikes available for all skill levels.
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Nearby Parks Around Mount San Jacinto State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount San Jacinto State Park
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1.6 mi away
San Jacinto Peak
Known both as Mt. San Jacinto and San Jacinto Peak, the highest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains stands at 10,834 feet.
4.9 mi away
Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge/Coachella Valley Preserve
The Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge helps protect the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and its habitat.
6.1 mi away
Palm Springs
The most well-known of the gateway cities for Joshua Tree National Park is Palm Springs.
6.8 mi away
Cathedral City
Cathedral City, part of the metropolitan Palm Springs area, is between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage along Interstate 10, southwest of Joshua Tree National Park.
6.8 mi away
Tahquitz Canyon
Although the trail clocks in at just under 2-miles, it still packs a huge punch when it comes to beautiful scenery.
