Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail Guide

The trail soon gets shaded, allowing you to stay cool on the gentle uphill slopes. The trail passes by lots of enormous granite boulders in its 2.6 miles.

The trail starts climbing gently and you get some great views of Suicide Rock to the north. The rock, a popular climbing spot, got its name from the story of a Native American princess and her lover who, after being ordered to separate, instead committed s

Start the hike on the southern terminus of the trail by hiking up from Tahquitz View Drive.

This elevation profile makes the hike look way tougher than it is, but gives you an idea the uphill. There’s a nice flat portion in the middle of the hike where you can recover if the beginning was tough for you.

The Ernie Maxwell Trail winds its way beneath the high peaks of San Jacinto Wilderness.

The trail goes up from the street, seen here above the Jeep. You can see how close to park to the side of the road.

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The trail starts climbing gently and you get some great views of Suicide Rock to the north. The rock, a popular climbing spot, got its name from the story of a Native American princess and her lover who, after being ordered to separate, instead committed s

Start the hike on the southern terminus of the trail by hiking up from Tahquitz View Drive.

This elevation profile makes the hike look way tougher than it is, but gives you an idea the uphill. There’s a nice flat portion in the middle of the hike where you can recover if the beginning was tough for you.

The Ernie Maxwell Trail winds its way beneath the high peaks of San Jacinto Wilderness.

The trail goes up from the street, seen here above the Jeep. You can see how close to park to the side of the road.

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