Suicide Rock Hike Guide

Keep hiking until you see the large sign. The Deer Springs Trail starts on the right side of this area.

Look for the wide path leading up from the right side of the parking area.

Keep your eyes open for logs, sticks, and rocks that block off unofficial side trails.

It’s all uphill on this hike. You get occasional breathers when the gradient eases up, and overall the climbing is steady without any very steep sections.

We’ll climb up on the Deer Springs Trail, and then onto the Suicide Rock Trail for the last mile to the overlook, perched above Strawberry Valley.

There’s a medium-sized parking area at the Deer Springs trailhead. Parking is free; no parks pass or Adventure pass is needed.

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Keep your eyes open for logs, sticks, and rocks that block off unofficial side trails.

There’s a medium-sized parking area at the Deer Springs trailhead. Parking is free; no parks pass or Adventure pass is needed.

Fill out the permit, and then leave the white copy in the box at the board. Keep the yellow copy with you.

Look for the board in front of the entrance to find the permit. You can show up here 24 hours a day. The permits are outside that station.

Here’s the San Jacinto Ranger Station. Parking is in the lot in front of the entrance.

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