Indian Mountain Trail

Total Miles
4.2

Elevation

1756.59 ft

Duration

Hours

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

spring, summer, fall

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Trail Overview

Difficulty

Advanced

History

The Indian Mountain Trail (FS 4S21) lies along the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway which is part of the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway. The highway was originally completed in 1910 and officially designated as State Route 243 in 1970.

Technical Rating

7

Access Description

Indian Mountain Trail can be accessed from the north along State Route 243, just west of the Indian Vista Overlook near milepost 14. The overlook parking area provides a great staging location for a multi-vehicle trail ride. The trail can also be accessed from the south along the San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09).

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