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33.3865, -116.7928

Hiking to High Point on Palomar Mountain in the Cleveland National Forest

Overview

A strenuous, 14-mile hike that climbs over 3,500' to the high point of Palomar Mountain. Part of the San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge.

Trail Stats

Duration

5.6 hr

Length

24.3 km

Elevation Gain

1078 m

High Point

1866 m

Low Point

832 m

Grade

—

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Climbing out of the valley

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Rocky and sometimes washed-out switchbacks

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Bear right onto the single track trail

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Onto the single track

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Look for the Oak Grove Trail signs

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Oak Grove Trailhead

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Oak Grove Campground

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Hiking to High Point on Palomar Mountain in the Cleveland National Forest

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Trail Record

Source: socalhiker.net
Recorded: 2026-05-19T23:23:24Z
Type: hike
Subtype: tb
Start Point: 33.386464, -116.792829
End Point: 33.386287, -116.792080
Source ID: hikes/hiking-to-high-point-on-palomar-mountain-in-the-cleveland-national-forest
Rating: —
Updated: 2026-05-19T23:23:24Z