3.6 mi
Distance
702 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 23m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lower Doane Valley and French Valley is a loop trail in Palomar Mountain State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in San Diego County, California. It is 3.6 miles long and gains 702 feet. The nearest town is Aguanga, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,431 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 1,438 ft |
| End | 3.6 mi | 1,431 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 6 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
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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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Lower Doane and Weir Trail Loop and Doane Pond
Doane Valley Nature Trail
Scott's Cabin Trail
Use Trail (To Fry Creek)
Weir Trail
In this park
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Scott's Cabin Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Doane Valley Campground - Palomar Mountain SP
0.1 mi awayPalomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain, CA
Reservable
Fry Creek Campground
1.3 mi awayRamona, CA
Check official pricing12 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
Frye creek campground
1.3 mi awayPalomar Mountain, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Observatory Campground
1.3 mi awayCleveland National Forest
Palomar Mountain, CA
Check official pricing28 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Major Issues
Crestline Group Campground
3 mi awayCleveland National Forest
Ramona, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable
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