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Palomar trail, first part

  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 243 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,010 ft
  • Elevation loss: 302 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,859 ft
  • Moving time: 29 m 23 s
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
  • Total time: 41 m 13 s
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 243 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,010 ft
  • Elevation loss: 302 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 4,859 ft
  • Moving time: 29 m 23 s
  • Moving speed: 2.6 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
  • Total time: 41 m 13 s
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

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Palomar Observatory

United States > California > San Diego County

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

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