summit: Marion Mtn or Humber Park?

[Dan-oh]

Care to offer pros and cons for each trail on an extended day hike?

I've hiked into Tahquitz via Humber Park/Devil's Slide but not to San Jacinto summit. As for the Marion Mountian access, I know even less. The on-line resources refer to Marion but don't mention Humber Park. One of my trail books talks about C2C, Humber Park and the tram for routes but nor Marion.
So many choices!

Thanks for the input.

[zippetydude]

I did the Marion trail to San J on Sunday. It's only 5 miles each way, but it's a tough 5. You climb about 4500 feet or so during the 5 miles, so it's fairly steep. The trail is well marked and there's no snow this time of year.

I've seen the trail completely dry before, but there are several streams right now, though I don't know how long they'll last.

It's a pretty good trail and a hard workout. If you're wanting to get to the peak, the trail from the Tram is much easier - it's roughly the same distance but probably less than half the elevation gain.

Hope this helps.

z

[Dan-oh]

Thanks Z.

It sounds like Marion is a real workout but short while Humber Park has the duration I'm looking for. I'll do an elevation profile with Topo! for the real number.