DETAILS- 🌲🥾 Ready to level up your summer? Join Heritage Hiking Club for an unforgettable Tahquitz Peak via Devil’s Slide Trail adventure!
CARPOOL- CARPOOL-CARPOOL. Parking is limited.
Limited to 24 hikers so first 22 hikers who drop their name in the comments get to attend. Tina & I will be hiking Maui, Hawaii so Dave Snope & Vinay Rao are leading this hike.
We’ll trek through shaded switchbacks, towering pines, and epic granite outcrops, climbing toward breathtaking 360° views at the historic Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout (8,846 ft)! This hike offers a solid challenge without being brutal, making it perfect for those training for Yosemite, Zion, or Alaska with HHC—and for anyone craving crisp mountain air and soul-refreshing vistas.
✅ What to Bring: Plenty of water, lunch/snacks, Adventure Pass, wilderness permit (we’ll help), and your best trail attitude.
✅ Who: HHC hikers ready for adventure, teens & adults welcome.
✅ Why: Because memories are made above the treeline.
😈✨ Come conquer the Devil’s Slide and stand on top of Tahquitz with us! Let us know if you’re in so we can plan carpooling and permits. Only room for 24 hikers.
🗓 Date: Saturday, July 19.
📍 Meet at Trailhead: Park in the upper-right section of the Humber Park lot (you’ll see the Devil’s Slide Trailhead there)
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM sharp!
✅ Passes & Permits You'll Need
Adventure Pass (or America the Beautiful / Interagency Pass):
$5/day or $30/year to park on National Forest land - Available at the Idyllwild Ranger Station, REI, or local stores.
🚗 How to Get There (from Idyllwild)
From SR-243 (Pine Crest Ave), turn onto South Circle, then onto Fern Valley Rd. Follow signs to Humber Park. Park in the upper right—trailhead entrance is visible there
Trail Stats:
🥾 4 miles ( if you want a shorter hike) or 8.5 miles | ⛰ 1174 ft elevation gain | 🗺 Out & Back
🟡 Rated: Moderate
🐶 Pups welcome (leash required)
🚻 Restrooms at Humber Park
💧 Bring at least 64 oz of water or electrolytes
🍫 Pack energy snacks, trail mix, or power gels
👟 Hiking shoes or boots recommended for the inclines/declines
📁 Check our Files on our FACEBOOK page:
~ “What Should I Bring on These Hikes?”
~ “Hydration Tips: What, When & How Much”
Note: HHC reserves the right to adjust or close hikes due to capacity, weather, or safety concerns.
Let’s hit the trail, soak up the views, and celebrate with some great food and even better company. Can’t wait to see you there! 🌄🥂🦌
A WATER CHECK MAY BE PERFORMED.
• For your safety and the safety of the group, if you do not take enough water or are not appropriately equipped for this hike, you will be turned away from this hike even if you show up on day of hike.
DISCLAIMER: Heritage Hiking Club & Bill Furey and its volunteer Leaders and Support Team, do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending,” or attending the hike, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike leaders/volunteers, support team, or any group associated responsible for any hazard to your well being. Additionally, you will not be allowed to participate with the group if you are not adequately prepared with enough water and the right gear/equipment/nutrition essential to complete the hike. You are fully responsible for yourself.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Idyllwild, Nonprofit events in Idyllwild, Workshops in Idyllwild.
