Boucher Trail and Palomar Mountain Loop
Palomar Mountain, California
8.7 mi
Distance
2,123 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 40m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Boucher Trail and Palomar Mountain Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,528 ft |
| High point | 0.9 mi | 1,663 ft |
| End | 8.7 mi | 1,528 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Palomar Mountain State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aguanga, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Palomar Mountain State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(760) 742-3462
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Doane Valley Campground - Palomar Mountain SP
1.1 mi awayPalomar Mountain State Park
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2.3 mi awayPalomar Mountain, CA
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