About Us
The Hilltop Story
Hilltop Renewal Center is a 15 acre mountain retreat nestled in the San Jacinto mountain range near Idyllwild California. Set among tall whistling pines, sweet smelling cedars and legendary rock formations, Hilltop shouts God’s creation. Mountain views, hiking trails, and outdoor reading benches beckon any visitor to absorb the beauty and wonder of His creation alongside of Him.
Finding Hilltop
From Los Angeles
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‣East on Interstate Highway 10 toward Idyllwild
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‣Exit 8th Street and follow Highway 243 up the mountain. Highway 243 takes some turns after existing the Interstate before heading up the mountain.once on 243 it will take about 45 minutes .Lake Fulmor is about ten miles from the Center.
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‣Hilltop is in Pine Cove, before you get to Idyllwild
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‣Turn left on Franklin
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‣Follow to the third street and turn left on Gail (you will pass Skyline Drive and Forest Lake Drive)
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‣The mileage from Franklin to Gail is 0.2 miles and the mileage from Gail to Hilltop is 0.5 miles
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‣Turn right on Ponderosa
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‣Follow Ponderosa to the end (past Walters) and through the Hilltop gate. Follow the driveway on the right to the parking areas
From Hemet
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‣Take Highway 74 from Hemet
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‣Turn left on Highway 243 and follow it through Idyllwild
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‣Hilltop is in Pine Cove, just beyond Idyllwild
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‣Turn right on Franklin
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‣Follow to the third street and turn left on Gail (you will pass Skyline Drive and Forest Lake Drive)
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‣The mileage from Franklin to Gail is 0.2 miles and the mileage from Gail to Hilltop is 0.5 miles
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‣Turn right on Ponderosa
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‣Follow Ponderosa to the end (past Walters) and through the Hilltop gate. Follow the driveway on the right to the parking areas