San Jacinto Peak

California Class 1 San Jacinto Mountains
San Jacinto Peak summit landscape
Rank 06

Elevation landscape

10,842 ft

Prominence height

8,311 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 1

Est. Time schedule

1 day

Distance route

14 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

4,600 ft

San Jacinto Peak (San Jacinto Mountains) is most commonly climbed via the Marion Mountain Trail. Rated 5/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 1 day, covering roughly 14 miles with 4,600 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 10,842 ft with 8,311 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

Marion Mountain Trail

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for San Jacinto Peak, though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs May-October.

Season & Access

Year-round (wilderness permit required)

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Alpine Start

Known Hazards

  • Altitude Sickness
  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Dehydration
  • Lightning Exposure

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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