We Have Been Featured In The Following PublicationsLocated in Idyllwild on North Circle Drive, just three blocks from most shops and restaurants, The Fireside Inn offers seven comfortable, single-story, smoke-free, duplex cottages and a separate private Lodge, all with fireplaces, surrounded by natural landscape in the San Jacinto Mountains. Our second location, less than a 2 minute drive from the Fireside Inn on a larger, more private property, is called the Fireside Cabins, and offers eight more spacious cottages, cabins and lodges. All but one of our sixteen properties come complete with fireplaces and kitchens, and many have bathtubs or Jacuzzi tubs. Free wireless internet is available at both our Fireside Inn and Fireside Cabins location. As a guest of the Fireside Inn and Cabins, you are also eligible for a 10% discount on any purchase at our store Wooley's in downtown Idyllwild.  Looking for Idyllwild Cabins?  Look no further than the Fireside Inn!Why do people rave about the Fireside Inn?"

You guys thought of everything! Our cottage was so complete and clean.""We loved the friendly, personal service and warm greeting at check in. We'll definitely be back.""These have got to be the cleanest cottages on the mountain! We had a very relaxing weekend, and the kids loved playing with the dogs in the dog park."Idyllwild is one of California's most popular resorts, occupying what many consider to be one of the most scenic mountain locations in Southern California. Originally renowned as a summer resort, Idyllwild today offers recreational opportunities in both summer and winter with our cozy fireplaces and winterized cabins, cottages and lodges. The Fireside Inn is at an altitude of 5400 feet, and is located approximately 2 hours by car from Los Angeles (110miles) and San Diego (117 miles) and one hour from Palm Springs (54 miles) or Riverside (58 miles).Idyllwild offers clear blue skies, sparkling mountain streams (seasonal), and clean crisp air. It's a place to relax and enjoy and do some dining, shopping, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, or nothing.

Besides being a world renowned location for rock climbing and hiking, Idyllwild is also famous for being a center for the arts, and is quoted as, One of The 100 Best Art Towns in America from the book by John Villani, A Countryman Press Publication (see the Art Alliance of Idyllwild's website). Idyllwild is also the home of the Idyllwild Arts Academy, a residential school for the arts.The Fireside Inn provides outdoor seating and barbeque facilities; daily feeding of the resident birds, squirrels, and raccoons, and some old fashioned hospitality in a serene mountain setting. You are invited to come and share the enjoyment and experiences of Idyllwild with us any time.  Come find an Idyllwild cabin at the Fireside Inn!Sincerely,Larry and Pam AllenOwners, Fireside InnDescription ReviewsQ & AWarranty & Returns Estimated Shipping: Same Day Shipping! Mon. - Fri. if ordered by 12 pm MST Reviews For The Zeal Optics Idyllwild Sunglasses Q & A For The Zeal Optics Idyllwild Sunglasses

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If you have any questions about the warranty on a given product, give us a call at 1-877-883-6276. Shop all Zeal Optics products Shop More Sunglasses  |As seen in the Nobody Hikes in L.A. Guidebook! Text and photography copyright 2010 by David W. Lockeretz, all rights reserved. Information and opinions provided are kept current to the best of the author’s ability. All readers hike at their own risk, and should be aware of the possible dangers of hiking, walking and other outdoor activities. The author does not take any responsibility for injuries sustained during hikes or walks on the routes described here. Check the informational links provided for up to date trail condition information. San Jacinto Peak from the Seven Pines Trail Mt. San Jacinto towers above Palm Springs and the desert, across the Banning Pass from San Gorgonio Mountain.  While “San G” is the tallest peak in southern California, San Jacinto is notable for being one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the country.  

Its prominence of 8,339 feet means that should the sea level rises to the point where San Jacinto becomes an island, the highest point on the island would be 8,339 feet.   Travelers from L.A. to Palm Springs see the mountain’s dramatic rise from the desert. There are several routes to the summit.  The most popular is probably by way of the tram from Palm Springs, which brings hikers to an elevation of 8,516 feet.  Die-hards sometimes achieve the summit by way of the infamous “Skyline” (or “Cactus to Clouds”) trail, also from Palm Springs.  The peak can be reached on the Idyllwild side via the south, from Humber Park, or from the west, via Fuller Ridge (which requires a long drive on a dirt road), the Marion Mountain trail, or the route described here, the Seven Pines trail. I’ll just say that while I am notorious for making fun of those who summit via the tram, hiking the Seven Pines route made me eat my words.  While the Seven Pines trail goes through some beautiful country, and is one of the most isolated routes on the mountain, the trail is poorly maintained, requiring a lot of climbing over fallen trees, and sharp navigational skills to stay en route.

The Seven Pines trail leaves the parking lot and ascends steeply to a rocky hill, giving great views of Black Mountain and the other northern peaks of the range, and then descends about 200 feet to the north fork of the San Jacinto River, which also marks the entrance to the wilderness at an elevation of about 7,000 feet.  After crossing the river, the trail continues to climb, crossing the stream again at about 7,800 feet (approximately 2.5 miles in).  Keep these elevations in mind–the trail is easy to lose, and if you have an altimeter you can track your progress and make sure you are crossing the stream at the correct time.  There are also trail ducks that can help you, and remember that often times if the route appears lost, it is probably blocked by a fallen tree.   The same isolation that makes the Seven Pines trail attractive (we saw more deer than people during this section of the hike) means that it is not as well maintained as other trails in the area.  There are two more smaller stream crossings (the water is barely a trickle this high up) and then the trail meets the Deer Springs trail at 8,600 feet, a spot for a well-earned break.

From here, head left on the Deer Springs trail (which is also the Pacific Crest Trail), and at half a mile, stay right as the P.C.T. heads left toward Fuller Ridge.  The next mile is steep, gaining almost 900 feet, but you are rewarded with great views to the west.  On clear days, you can see Old Saddleback and the San Gabriel Mountains.  The hills north are dotted with flowers, and a couple of small waterfalls make the journey a little more enjoyable. After the climb, you arrive at Little Round Valley, where you cross the stream and enter a primitive camp site.  This area makes another good stopping point (elevation 9,800 feet).  From there, the trail switchbacks up to the saddle below the peak.  The main trail continues east at this point, and you will likely see hikers who have come from the Palm Springs side or from Humber Park.  A short spur climbs the last 300 feet to the summit, past the famous survival hut.  The trail basically gives way to the summit boulders, so at a certain point, you basically just have to climb upward.