Does one need a permit to park at the Devil’s Slide trailhead? Or how about other places in town?
For that matter, does anyone know if there is parking at the PCT intersection with the Pines-to-Palms Hwy??? A couple of us are looking to hike the section that was closed by fire last year.
thanks!!!
Cuddles
An Adventure Pass from the USFS is required to park at the Devil’s Slide Trailhead (Humber Park) and at the trailhead where SR 74 (Pines-to-Palms) crosses the PCT. $5.00 per day or $30.00 for the annual pass.
I heard there was a trail angel in Idyllwild who might be able to help you with parking but I don’t know their name or contact info.
Paparazzi
You pretty much need an Adventure Pass or equivalent to park at most of SoCal’s trailheads except when you are on private land.
If you know you will be visiting National Parks and other fee entry based federal land areas over the next year, buying the Annual America The Beautiful pass for ~$80 is a better deal since it works for most federal land. I buy one every year and it works anywhere where an Adventure Pass is required.
As for parking at Devil’s Slide, I’ve never had any trouble with my car being left there for days at a time. Well, there was one time I got a ticket even though I had my Annual pass displayed because the ranger didn’t check very closely which pass I had and wrote I had the wrong one. I went to the office in Idyllwild and compalined and they dealt with it for me with no hassle. They mentioned that they’ve had other complaints about one particular guy who was half assing his job and that they’d talk to him again.
Miner