A gentle pine-forest trail near Idyllwild, roughly five miles with modest elevation change — the easiest way to spend a hot afternoon at 5,000 feet.
Visitor details open on fs.usda.gov.
Details checked September 10, 2026.
Closest stays by actual distance.
Idyllwild Inn
$$ · Idyllwild
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs
$$$$ · Historic Tennis Club
Korakia Pensione
$$$ · Historic Tennis Club
Casa Cody
$$ · Downtown / Historic Tennis Club
Del Marcos Hotel
$$ · Historic Tennis Club
Cafe Aroma
Italian · $$ · Idyllwild
Idyllwild Brewpub
American · $$
Gastrognome
American · $$ · Idyllwild
Ferro
Italian · $$
Time your visit around what’s happening close by.
Idyllwild Rotary Christmas Market & Festival
Nov 27 – Nov 28 · Idyllwild Town Center · Free
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Palm Springs · $12 adults; $7 seniors 62+ and students with ID; $6 ages 6–12; ages 5 and under free. Qualifying military, first responders and members of federally recognized Native American tribes enter free with required ID. Check current ticket eligibility.
Palm Springs · $15 adults; $7 ages 6–12; ages 5 and under free. Qualifying military, first responders and members of federally recognized Native American tribes enter free with required ID. Check current ticket eligibility.
Idyllwild · Adventure Pass required