4.6 mi
Distance
978 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 55m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Palomar Observatory Trail 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.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,485 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 1,703 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 1,485 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aguanga, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Observatory Campground
0.1 mi awayCleveland National Forest
Palomar Mountain, CA
Check official pricing28 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Major Issues
Fry Creek Campground
0.2 mi awayRamona, CA
Check official pricing12 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
Frye creek campground
0.2 mi awayPalomar Mountain, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Doane Valley Campground - Palomar Mountain SP
1.4 mi awayPalomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain, CA
Reservable
Crestline Group Campground
2.3 mi awayCleveland National Forest
Ramona, CA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable
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