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San Jacinto Peak via Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Round Valley Trail and Peak Trail
The hike to San Jacinto Peak is a stunning journey through diverse landscapes, starting with a steep ascent that transitions into tranquil alpine meadows. As you make your way through Round Valley and past Wellman Divide, the trail gradually opens to reveal expansive views of the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. The final stretch is a rocky climb to the summit, offering panoramic vistas that extend to the desert below and, on clear days, the Pacific Ocean, making the trek both challenging and deeply rewarding. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook
- Distance: 16.9 Km
- Elevation gain: 785 m
- Maximum elevation: 3,280 m
- Elevation loss: 788 m
- Minimum elevation: 2,557 m
- Moving time: 5 h 59 m
- Moving speed: 2.8 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 15.7 Km/h
- Total time: 7 h 28 m
- Global speed: 2.3 Km/h
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Trail profile
- Distance: 16.9 Km
- Elevation gain: 785 m
- Maximum elevation: 3,280 m
- Elevation loss: 788 m
- Minimum elevation: 2,557 m
- Moving time: 5 h 59 m
- Moving speed: 2.8 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 15.7 Km/h
- Total time: 7 h 28 m
- Global speed: 2.3 Km/h
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About this trail
Name: San Jacinto Peak via Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Round Valley Trail and Peak Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Round Valley Trail, Riverside County, California, United States (33.81309 -116.63852)
End: Round Valley Trail, Riverside County, California, United States (33.81307 -116.63860)
Coordinates: 33.79918 -116.67946 33.81503 -116.63852
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