creepy crawlies

[Catalyst81]

How bad are the bugs in the San Jacinto Wilderness? I don't remember having any problems with them last June when I hiked, but I was wondering if there are other times of the year when some bug repellent would be a good idea.

[neverwashasbeen]

Bugs are not as bad in the San Jacinto wilderness as in some parts of the country, but it only takes one mosquito or tick to "bug" me, so I try to have repellant with me during all but the coldest weather.

[zippetydude]

I've never used any and never been bit. San J is one of the few areas where you can say that. I'm with neverwashasbeen, bugs can ruin a trip. When we camp in the summer, we usually go to Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite - no mosquitoes in August up there. We went to Mammoth a couple of years ago. It's a beautiful area, but back in the Devils Postpile area the bugs drove me mad! Enjoy your trip, you should be pretty much safe from the annoyance.

z

[tinaballina]

How bag are the bugs in the San Jacinto Wilderness? I don't remember having any problems with them last June when I hiked, but I was wondering if there are other times of the year when some bug repellent would be a good idea.

In all honesty, i get bit like crazy, some say its because i eat too much sugar and they like my blood. Any rate, i will wear repellent from may until sept. on all the mountains. i think i am the only one that gets bit doing skyline in may/june...go figure.