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Palomar Observatory

Hike on the Observatory Trail to the Palomar Observatory in the Cleveland National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 784 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,574 ft
  • Elevation loss: 69 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,859 ft

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 784 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,574 ft
  • Elevation loss: 69 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,859 ft

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Palomar trail, first part

United States > California > San Diego County

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 243 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,010 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔥Camping Stove - Portable stove for camping and backcountry cooking
🚁Photography Drones - Capture stunning aerial views of landforms and topography
🪶Wildlife Field Guides - Learn animal tracking and species ID
🧭GPS Watch Accessories - Bands and chargers for GPS watches
🎒Gear Packing Cubes - Organize your backpack efficiently

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