Idyllwild, California

Idyllwild, California is a town located close to mile 180 of the Pacific Crest Trail. It is a full service town with everything a hiker needs.

Access from the Trail

The PCT provides access to Idyllwild from several side trails:

• Mile 178: South Ridge Trail. Approximately a 6 mile hike into town.
• Mile 179.4: Saddle Junction/Devil's Slide Trail. Approximately a 6 mile hike into town.
• Mile 183.5: Deer Springs Trail. Approximately a 4 mile hike into town.

Food and Drink

Red Kettle is a popular diner offering breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and more.

Higher Grounds Coffee Shop offers a fantastic selection of coffees and baked goods.

The Town Baker is a cool little coffee shop and bakery which also offers free WiFi.

Resupply

Groceries

Fairway Market and Idyllwild Village Market are both full services grocery stores, from which hikers can do a full resupply.

Gear Shops

Being located so close to Mt San Jacinto, Idyllwild has a number of good stores where hikers can buy or replace gear.

Nomad Ventures have everything a hiker needs. They sell Darn Tough socks.

Stove Fuel

Nomad Ventures sells stove fuel.

Lodging

Camping

San Jacinto State Park campground is a popular option for thru-hikers. The park has a "Hike & Bike" section where hikers can camp for $3 per night.