Ice? S Ridge Trail? Devils Slide Trail?

[backpackpack]

I was under the impression we were only allowed to camp that the designated camp grounds, so I am happy that I was incorrect about that.

Well, you DO need to camp in designated sites in the State portion of the San Jacintos. You do not in the Federal portion.

HJ

Ohh, OK, thank you. I better look at a map.

[Hikin_Jim]

The South Ridge Trail and the Devil's slide trail -- as well as the trails that connect them -- are all in the Federal Portion. The State portion starts over toward Wellman's Divide/Hidden Lake Divide.

HJ

[backpackpack]

I might try a hike up palm canyon next weekend, and I might try to go as light as possible. I have really been considering each piece of gear I have.

Oh wait, are we entering monsoon season? Wasn't one of the crazy flash floods in april? Maybe I shouldn't go in the canyon...

Do flash floods ever come completely by surprise? Or will there be some weather indications if rain is possible?

[Hikin_Jim]

Normally, the weather reports will list when thunderstorms are a possibility. I wouldn't stop a trip just because it were a time of year in which thunderstorms might happen.

HJ