San Jacinto Peak
Description
WikipediaSan Jacinto Peak ( SAN hə-SIN-toh, - jə-, - yə-; often designated Mount San Jacinto) is a 10,834 ft (3,302 m) peak in the San Jacinto Mountains, in Riverside County, California. Lying within Mount San Jacinto State Park it is the highest both in the range and the county, and serves as the southern border of the San Gorgonio Pass. San Jacinto Peak is one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the United States, and is ranked the sixth most prominent peak in the 48 contiguous states. According to John W. Robinson and Bruce D. Risher, authors of The San Jacintos, "No Southern California hiker worth his salt would miss climbing 'San Jack' at least once." Known for its spectacular north escarpment, the peak rises over 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above San Gorgonio Pass. It plays host to the famous Cactus to Clouds Trail.
First ascent
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Peak | 3,143 m | E 84° | 0.6 km |
| Folly Peak | 3,195 m | NW 313° | 0.6 km |
| Newton Drury Peak | 3,102 m | SW 222° | 1.0 km |
| Jean Peak | 3,202 m | S 178° | 1.0 km |
| Cornell Peak | 2,928 m | E 94° | 1.6 km |
| Mount Saint Ellen | 3,097 m | SW 209° | 2.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Creek | Mt. San Jacinto | 1 | 38 m |
| Hurdy Gurdy Man | Accordian Boulder | V3-4 | 2.4 km |
| The Real Organ Grinder | Accordian Boulder | V5 | 2.4 km |
| The Organ Grinder | Accordian Boulder | V5 | 2.4 km |
| Organ Donor Dyno | Accordian Boulder | V4 | 2.4 km |
| Go with the Floe | Iceberg 3 | V1 | 2.4 km |
| Buddha Belly | Iceberg 3 | V5 | 2.4 km |
| Science Fiction | Iceberg 3 | V10 | 2.4 km |
| Iceberg Arete | Iceberg 3 | V2 | 2.4 km |
| Iceberg Arete Direct | Iceberg 3 | V1 | 2.4 km |
| Unnamed V4 | Iceberg 2 | V4 | 2.4 km |
| Clubbing Baby Seals | Iceberg 2 | V5 | 2.4 km |
| Unnamed v6 | Iceberg 2 | V6 | 2.4 km |
| Dyno Problem | Iceberg 2 | V4 | 2.4 km |
| Flex | Iceberg 2 | V1 | 2.4 km |
| Greenpeace (Stand) | Iceberg 2 | V8 | 2.4 km |
| Greenpeace (Sit) | Iceberg 2 | V10 | 2.4 km |
| Parlor Tricks | Patina Boulder | V1+ | 2.4 km |
| Patinias | Patina Boulder | V1 | 2.4 km |
| Crack-O-Pop | Iceberg 1 | V5 | 2.5 km |
| The Undone Greg Loh Project | Iceberg 1 | V8 | 2.5 km |
| Year of the Cockroach | Cockroach Boulder | V5+ | 2.5 km |
| For the Love of Basic Cable (I <3 Cable) | Cockroach Boulder | V9 | 2.5 km |
| Tetrys Right | Tetrys Boulder | V2 | 2.5 km |
| Not a Flowmaster | Tetrys Boulder | V5+ | 2.5 km |