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Palomar Mountain Hike

Overview

Join us for one or two easy loops on Palomar Mountain during the Palomar Mountain Campout. Both hikes wind through giant virgin pines, oaks, and many other trees. Take in the fall colors, the cool mountain air, and sweeping views. You don't need to be signed up for the campout to join the hike.

Hike

• Part A (3 mi, easy, ~300 ft gain): Silvercrest Picnic Area to the Boucher Hill Fire Lookout and back, mostly on paved road. Afterward, head home or walk to the group camp for the 2:00 PM carne asada cookout.
  
• Part B (optional, +3 mi, easy to moderate, ~700 ft gain): From Silvercrest down to Doane Pond, then up to the group camp for the cookout, or back to Silvercrest to head home.
  

Meet Time & Location

• Saturday, November 7, 2026. Meet at 10:00 AM at the Silvercrest Picnic Grounds.
  

• Address: 19952 State Park Rd., Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Google Maps Apple Maps
  

• Hike Time: about 2 hours per loop
• Cost: $10 for the carne asada cookout (optional)

What to Bring

• At least 2 liters of water
  
• Snacks to tide you over until the 2:00 PM cookout
  
• Hat and sunscreen
  
• The 10 Essentials
  

Event Specific Challenges

• Part A is easy and mostly on paved road.
• Part B (Optional) is on dirt trail with more ups and downs, including some steep and uneven sections.

Pets Permitted: NO

Who to Contact with Questions: Bill Stanhope [email protected]

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