Snow Creek Trail, San Jacinto

The infamous bushy traverse from Falls Creek saddle to the Side Canyon is a mellow hike at present due to the brush fire from a couple of years ago.  The open hillside was taken advantage of and a high traverse that has moderate gain and a decent foot bed is now an option- keep an eye out for Poodle Dog Bush shrubs in the burn areas. General trail and cairn work was done from the saddle above Falls Creek (4,300) to the traverse before the Side Canyon drop-in (4,680). To clarify; the established trail stays low above Snow Creek, then ascends to the Side Canyon portal- The new option is a gradual side hill gain, a few short switchbacks, then a level traverse.  The ridge before the drop-in to Snow Creek also had a fair amount of work done and is straight forward.  

The conditions seemed decent for an ascent as of February 21st- dependent on the snow accumulation from current front passing through. 

The view from the saddle above Falls Creek

Could you post another todo photo a bit more zoomed out? I attempted to go up Snow Creek many years ago, but ended up dropping into the snow creek canyon too early and got cliffed out after a series of waterfalls, and I’d like to see where this path cuts in. Also, does this route avoid the water facility at the base of the mountain?

I’ve never attempted this route but have always thought about it. Would be great to get more detailed beta if you have it. Especially for the entrance trail that avoids the water district.
cheers 

I'd love the track too please

Anyone wanna hike out here Tuesday or Wednesday ?

I'm still revovering from a big run on wednesday, but i should be available for an attempt on Tuesday. I'd have to do C2C since i have an appointment on Wednesday. 

Cheers

Dave

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I partnered with Drew Alldredge on the development of the new approach and was on the game-day ascent team.  Here's a video that provides helpful visuals on the trail and video footage from game-day.  Watch on the big screen with good sound!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWZzNC9mHw 

Adam - yes, we felt the chockstone bypass we took was harder than 3rd class, so we must have missed it.  I added a caption to my video making it clear that it was not the 3rd class gully in order to avoid further confusion.  Thanks for catching that.  In terms of our approach, the difficulty is down low, gaining and then moving up the steep ridge before Blaisdel Saddlle.  You can download our KML here ( https://www.gaiagps.com/public/zg7JCiNj2288gw7UIgbK7rHb ) and look at the rates of ascent for precise comparisons to your route.