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Palomar Mountain (/ ˈ p æ l ə m ɑːr / PAL-ə-mar; Spanish: Monte Palomar) is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County, California. It is known as the location of Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for Palomar Mountain State Park.
4 days ago · The beautiful forest and mountain meadows of Palomar Mountain State Park are in northern San Diego County, high atop the west side of Palomar Mountain. Large pine, fir and cedar trees make the park one of the few areas in southern California with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.
- THE DRIVE. Wintertime is lovely. Lots of fog, cool weather and barely any people on the trails. The drive may be a little scary, but it’s also surreal and really feels as though you’re in a movie
- ABOVE THE CLOUDS. If you’re lucky, you may find yourself above the clouds when you get to the top!
- PALOMAR OBSERVATORY. LINK. You can also visit the Observatory
- OBSERVATORY TRAIL. LINK. And even hike to it from the Observatory Trail if you’re wanting to get a little exercise
Palomar Mountain State Park. 116 reviews. #2 of 3 things to do in Palomar Mountain. State Parks. Closed now. 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. This park's Sierra-Nevada like atmosphere is unique in Southern California.
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A mixed forest of cedar, silver fir, spruce and black oak invites a leisurely exploration. Tall trees and mountain meadows make the park especially attractive to the Southern California day hiker in search of a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.
Palomar Mountain is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park. Map. Directions.
Palomar Mountain State Park is listed in Sunset Magazine's " California: 36 Best Campgrounds." Boucher Hill has been listed in the Sierra Club's. "Hundred Peaks Section" since first published in 1946. Park Champions work to preserve Palomar's 110-year old apple orchard.