Skyline Trail
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Riverside County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Riverside County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.7 mi (28.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,012 ft (2,442 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 45 min
- High point
- 8,406 ft (2,562 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
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Questions about Skyline Trail
How long is Skyline Trail?
Skyline Trail is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 45 min. It climbs 8,012 ft (2,442 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,406 ft (2,562 m).
How hard is Skyline Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Skyline Trail?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Skyline Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Skyline Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Skyline Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Skyline Trail?
Livs, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Grocery Outlet, 0.6 mi (0.9 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Skyline Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Skyline Trail
- North Lykken Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- North Lykken Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- South Lykken Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Hard · 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
- Shannon Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Araby Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Garstin Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Earl Henderson Trail Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Berns Trail (aka Creeping Bob Hope) Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
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