Hiking
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Palomar Mountain State Park has over 11 miles of trails through oak forests, chaparral, grassy meadows and majestic fir and cedar woodlands. Go here for a trail map. Please note that only cash and checks are accepted for the day use entrance fee. (If you're camping, your camping fee includes day use.)
Some trails lend themselves to short, leisurely walks, while others are suitable for vigorous, half-day hikes. All the trails can be stitched together for a rugged all-day hike. An excellent way to become familiar with the park's trails is to read reviews by local trail maven Scott Turner found at ModernHiker.com
Some important notes: Please don't take anything home except memories and photographs. All features are protected, and disturbing or collecting is not allowed... even pine cones. Leave any historical artifacts you might find alone and report the location to park staff. An artifact “out of place” is historical knowledge lost. Trails are open to foot traffic only. Dogs, horses and mountain bikes are not allowed on trails. However, dogs on a 6' leash are permitted on Myers Fire Road which begins on the east side of Doane Valley Campground. (See map. Starts beside Campsite #9.) For an excellent review of this much overlooked trail, see San Diego trail expert Priscilla Lister's blog found at TakeAHikeSanDiego.com. |
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