Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

Byway Details

Designation

National Forest Scenic Byway

Length

65 mi in California

Managed by

Forest Service

About Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a 65.1-mile National Forest Scenic Byway in California, managed by the Forest Service. The route passes through the mountain communities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove and Mountain Center, which make natural stops for fuel, food or a break along the way. For timing, spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in San Jacinto run highs around 74°F in April and 82°F in October. Summer highs there climb into the mid-90s. That station sits at about 1,500 feet, so temperatures along the higher stretches of the byway run cooler. The drive also works as a starting point for time on foot or on rock. Deer Springs and Palm Canyon are hikes right off the route. Prospect Wall offers climbing close by, and Fern Basin is a campground less than half a mile away for anyone who wants to stay overnight.