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.

LongTrailsMap.net:PCT map link:

• https://www.longtrailsmap.net/pacific-crest-trail/map?name=idyllwild

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

Halfmile Resupply Notes

• Idyllwild [5.2 mi W] is a hiker-friendly town with restaurants, motels, a state park campground w/ showers, grocery store, natural food store, pharmacy, good outfitter [nomadventures.com 951-659-4853], Post Office [951-659-1969], laundry, ATM, and library. Idyllwild is accessible by hiking 2.6 miles SW on the Devils Slide Trail, then 2.6 miles SW on paved Fern Valley Road, S Circle Drive, N Circle Drive.

• Idyllwild Post Office [open M-F 9-5, Sa pick up only 1:30-3]:

   (Your Name)
   c/o General Delivery
   Idyllwild, CA 92549

• Idyllwild is a very common PCT resupply stop. Resupply shopping rating: B+

Source: Halfmile's Resupply Notes

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

• See the PCT Stove Fuel Resupply List

Shipping Services

• Idyllwild, CA Post Office information on USPS.com

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.