Miller Peak
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N 33° 48.913 W 116° 40.379
11S E 530264 N 3741715
Miller Peak on the East flank of San Jacinto Peak in Mount San Jacinto State Park. The peak is above the 10400 contour, so the elevation is 10400+
Waymark Code: WM4Q5Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2008
Views: 24
Miller Peak is a named peak on the East flank of San Jacinto Peak in the Mount San Jacinto State Park wilderness.
This peak may be climbed as a short diversion from hiking nearby San Jacinto. The most common way would be to take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to the Mountain Station. From there, one hikes to Long Valley and the Ranger Station to pick up a wilderness permit. From there it is a strenous ~5.5 mile hike to the summit of San Jacinto. The hike goes thru Round Valley, with campsites; and on to Wellman Divide. There are other trail options such as from the west via Idylwild and Humber Park.
To get to Miller Peak, one would leave the San Jacinto trail at the major switchback at about the 10400 foot elevation countour. Head cross country, possibly following a slight use trail in a northeast direction. Miller Peak is the southern of two rock promontories with a sandy stretch in between. In this sandy area, I found some Native American grinding/mortar stones. I found the best approach to Miller to be from the south-southwest, after a couple of other attempts. The summit block requires some class 3 scrambling, so be prepared to use your hands.
Near the summit are two metal plaques. One, with the Boy Scout oath; and the other, honoring Frank A Miller. It appears the peak is named for him.
This plaque reads
"In Honor of
Frank A. Miller
Champion of Boyhood and
Advocate of World Peace
This Mountain is
Affectionately Dedicated
Oct. 11, 1936"
In winter, this peak will surely be covered with feet of snow; possibly lasting until late into spring or almost summer. The hike would be best summer to early fall.
Be prepared for high altitude mountain conditions year round.
Altitude in Feet: 10400
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