Suicide Rock trails

Starting from the Idyllwild side near Tahquitz View Drive, the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail climbs gently through shaded pine, oak, cedar and manzanita forest on the lower slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. The route passes granite boulders and seasonal drainages before opening occasional views across…

Distance: 3.8 Km • Elevation gain: 285 m • Maximum elevation: 1,966 m

The South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak offers hikers an invigorating ascent through a dense pine and oak forest, with expansive views of Idyllwild, Suicide Rock, and Lily Rock emerging as you climb. As you gain elevation, the trail opens up to breathtaking vistas of the San Jacinto Mountains, offering glimpses…

Distance: 10.6 Km • Elevation gain: 698 m • Maximum elevation: 2,667 m

Hike to Suicide Rock by the Deer Springs Trail and the Suicide Rock Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 5.4 Km • Elevation gain: 568 m • Maximum elevation: 2,265 m

Hike from Idyllwild Nature Center to Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail and Suicide Rock Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 12.0 Km • Elevation gain: 638 m • Maximum elevation: 2,262 m