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.
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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[1]
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.
Internet
Stove Fuel
- See the PCT Stove Fuel Resupply List
Laundry
Shipping Services
Resupply Boxes
Hiker Boxes
Lodging
Hotels and Motels
Hostels
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.
