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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: 239 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,699 m
  • Elevation loss: 21 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,481 m

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Elevation gain: 239 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,699 m
  • Elevation loss: 21 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,481 m

About this trail

Name: Palomar Observatory trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Observatory Campground, San Diego County, California, 92060, United States (33.34312 -116.87745)

End: 200-inch Catwalk, San Diego County, California, 92060, United States (33.35653 -116.86456)

Coordinates: 33.34312 -116.87745 33.35919 -116.86452

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Palomar trail, first part

United States > California > San Diego County

Distance: 1.3 mi • Elevation gain: 74 m • Maximum elevation: 1,527 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

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