Women's Mount San Jacinto Backpack - SBC

Join us for a women’s-only adventure to Mount San Jacinto — the second most prominent peak in Southern California. Experience stunning granite rock faces, alpine forests, and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Our journey begins with a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, followed by a short 2.5-mile hike to our campsite. After setting up camp, we’ll relax and enjoy the wilderness. Sunday morning we attempt to summit this incredible Mount San Jacinto peak together before return to tram. On our way back to CSUSB we will stop for dinner. This trip offers a supportive space for women to connect, challenge themselves, and share in the beauty of the outdoors.

Trip Cost     
SRWC Member: $100
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $130
Affiliate: $145
Sponsored Guest: $160

Sign Up Deadline
April 20, 2026 @ 12pm

Pre-Trip Meeting
April 21, 2024 @ 6pm

Activity Level
3- Adventurous

Itinerary 

Day 1: After loading up our gear and food at the Adventure Center we will travel to the Palm Springs Aerial Tram to begin our adventure. Once at the top of the tram at 8,516 feet we will have lunch before an easy 2.5 mile backpack to Round Valley to set up camp and relax before dinner. 

Day 2: After a well earned rest we will wake to make breakfast and pack up camp. We will fill our water bottles and attempt to summit 10,834 ft Mount San Jacinto which will be 3.2 miles away where we will enjoy lunch. We aim to return the Tram by 4pm and arrive back at CSUSB around 8pm after stopping for dinner to unpack and clean up. 

Packing List

Weather

Food
4  meals are included, starting with lunch on day 1 (1 breakfast,  2 lunches, and 1 dinner)
1 meal not included (1 dinner) 

Hygiene and Comfort
We will be carrying our all our food, shelter, clothing, water and equipment in pack weighting up to 40 lbs. We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to vault toilets and there are NO showers. We will treat water from a nearby spring or bring enough water from CSUSB. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars.  Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft soil.  

Risk / Hazards / Safety

⚠️ Important Travel Advisory for Undocumented Students ⚠️

Cancellation Policy    

How to Register
   

Registration Open 2/25/26 @ 8am