Oak Grove Trail to High Point Guide

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Here’s what the fire tower looked like in 1935.

Don’t let JJ Warner’s beard scare you off; there’s a lot of interesting history on this hike. Here’s the original Warner Ranch that stood close to the trailhead. Warner Springs was an important area in the early settlement of Southern California. Photo Jac

The trail climbs up the side of the mountain until it reaches the ridgeline. From there you follow the ridge and fire roads to the summit of Palomar Mountain.

There’s no escaping it, you have to go up for the payoff. The good news is that aside from a few short steep sections, it’s a gradual climb.

Look for the Oak Gove Trailhead parking sign. (thanks to Mike W of the update)

Park in the area marked by the red circle. The parking to the south is for the fire station.

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Don’t let JJ Warner’s beard scare you off; there’s a lot of interesting history on this hike. Here’s the original Warner Ranch that stood close to the trailhead. Warner Springs was an important area in the early settlement of Southern California. Photo Jac

The trail climbs up the side of the mountain until it reaches the ridgeline. From there you follow the ridge and fire roads to the summit of Palomar Mountain.

There’s no escaping it, you have to go up for the payoff. The good news is that aside from a few short steep sections, it’s a gradual climb.

Look for the Oak Gove Trailhead parking sign. (thanks to Mike W of the update)

Park in the area marked by the red circle. The parking to the south is for the fire station.

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