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Summary: This is a beautiful relatively easy (but very uphill) hike through the lush wonders of the San Jacintos. You will enjoy every minute. Suicide Rock is a great place to peer over the edge and contemplate life. You can also wonder what life might have been like for the Cahuilla version of Romeo and Juliet who legend says ended their lives here. The views are standard fare for the San Jacinto Wilderness - that is amazing. You get a great shot across Strawberry Valley at Lily Rock and Tahquitz Peak, and you can take in the heights looking up at Marion Mountain and Jean Peak. Don't miss the short trek to the peak, where there is a register in a smiley face can at the top. Feel free to explore all around the edge of Suicide Rock, there are plenty of viewing platforms, but do be careful near the edge. Trailhead: Take the 243 from Banning or Mountain Center. The parking area is marked with a sign that says Deer Springs Trail Parking. It is right across from the San Jacinto State Park. The parking is easy to find, and the myriad trails from the parking area lead to the actual trail, just keep going up. I hiked this trail on a Friday and I wasn't expecting to see anyone, but I ran into a fellow hiker named Matt. Interestingly enough he had come to hike in the San Jacintos because of my Fuller Ridge to San Jacinto hike posted on this very site. I hope he becomes a reporter here. It is surprising how little the rangers know about their respective parks, and I have yet to run into one on any hike, let alone State Parks. An adventure pass is required for parking and a free permit is also required for the San Jac Wilderness. (Lat:33.77074 Lon:-116.69752) Trail Guides for Suicide Rock: California Hiking by Tom Sinestra and Ann Marie Brown (Avalon Travel) Day Hikers Guide to Southern California by John McKinney (Olympus Press) San Bernardino Mountain Trails - 100 Hikes in Southern California by John W. Robinson (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: San Jacinto State Park (909) 382-2922 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by robert_barradas on 1/4/2013 Great hike! I highly recommend this one. Not too difficult and you get great views once you reach the top.
Reviewed by Miss Cast on 12/6/2011 Adventure Passes are not required for parking at the Deer Springs trail head. 
Reviewed by SierraCJ on 12/2/2011 Very well defined trail all the way to Suicide Rock. Nice views of Tahquitz Peak and Strawberry Valley. Went with a group of hikers from OC. Hiked on 5/25/2011.
Reviewed by Viewer on 9/20/2011 Beautiful hike, saw 2 rattlesnakes nested together right at the edge of suicide rock. amazing day !
Reviewed by MRC on 8/29/2011 Wonderful trail, saw 2 rattlesnakes on the trail. Was just after some thunderstorms, morteros all had water in them and the creek was flowing well.
Reviewed by JNM on 7/10/2011 Hiked on 7/7/11. Good, moderate hike. This is snake season and group in front of me saw several rattlers. Just be aware. Well worth the trip
Reviewed by girljo on 6/19/2011 Beautiful day. Trail has good shade and a nice moderate grade. It's very scenic and crosses a couple lovely little streams. Currently great wildflowers blooming and saw many pink Snow Flowers amidst fallen pine needles & cones.
Reviewed by OCGuitar on 6/18/2011 Error: Reserved Word Found: ; Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Riverside County Hiking, Riverside County Trails, Riverside County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
