How long is Hard Sun?

Hard Sun is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Hard Sun?

About 284 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,131 and 5,423 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Hard Sun?

Plan on about 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Hard Sun?

Hard Sun is open to hiking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Hard Sun start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 33.74896, -116.76014. Use the Directions button to get there.

Hard Sun

Trail near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

Hiking

Length0.7 mi1.3 mi out and back

Climb284 ftround trip

Hike time40 minround trip

DifficultyModerateestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 33.74896, -116.76014

Directions

Trail facts

Open to: Hiking
Shape: One way
Elevation: 5,131 to 5,423 ft
County: Riverside County, California

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Fern Basin 3.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Marion Mountain 3.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Dark Canyon Campground 4.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

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Alternator 1.1 mi long
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Common questions

How long is Hard Sun?: Hard Sun is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Hard Sun?: About 284 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,131 and 5,423 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Hard Sun?: Plan on about 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Hard Sun?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Hard Sun?: Hard Sun is open to hiking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Hard Sun start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 33.74896, -116.76014. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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