Mount San Jacinto State Park Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range and second highest in Southern California. It is the southern section of the San Bernardino National Forest. The mountain’s magnificent granite peaks, forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer high-country exploreation and a scenic, high-country wilderness area. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers. Unlike other wilderness adventures Mount San Jacinto is also accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Starting in Chino Canyon near Palm Springs, the tram takes passengers from...