Idyllwild Nature Center

Located 1 mile northwest of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Idyllwild Nature Center has 5+ miles of hiking trails, picnic area, indoor and outdoor activities for kids, bathrooms, gardens, and a museum. The museum features Native American cultural displays, live and taxidermy animals, and local flora displays. Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of school field trips, environmental education programs and guided tours which can be scheduled by appointment via phone and tailored to fit specific needs or interests. Programs focus on mountain ecology, habitats, flora and fauna, Cahuilla Native culture and the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.