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San Jacinto Peak is the highest peak in Riverside County, California and part of the sheerest mountain face in all of North America. It is part of the San Jacinto Mountains , and is in the Mount San Jacinto State Park . The peak towers over the cities of Palm Springs and Idyllwild . The peak is also frequently named '''Mount San Jacinto'''. The steep Escarpment of its north face, Snow Creek, climbs over 10,000 feet (3 km) in 7 miles (11.3 km). Near the summit of the peak is a stone hut that was built in 1935 by Zubi, an immigrant from central Europe who for many years until his death in the 1970s was a beloved figure in the mountain community of Idyllwild. .]] HIKING San Jacinto Peak is easily accessible, as many trails penetrate the San Jacinto Wilderness . The most popular route involves taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from Valley Station (2,643 ft) in Palm Springs up to Mountain Station (8,516 ft). From there, one can easily climb the mountain face via trails. Another method is to hike to the peak from the nearby mountain town of Idyllwild. The climb is popular, and not overly strenuous. The Cactus to Clouds trail climbs over 10,000 ft from the Desert Art Museum in Palm Springs to the summit at 10,800 ft {Link without Title} . Snow Creek is a goal for mountaineers. The mountain is quite rugged in places, with several Outdoor Hazard s that hikers may be unprepared for, including high altitude, severe weather, steep rock faces, and wild animals. Hikers and climbers die or are harmed every year. From the peak, Mount San Gorgonio can be seen across the San Gorgonio Pass . The Coachella Valley below is easily visible, home to, among other things, the Salton Sea ; additionally, much of the Inland Empire to the west can be viewed on a clear day. EXTERNAL LINKS
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