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The Best Backpacking in Palomar Mountain

Looking for the best backpacking in Palomar Mountain? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Palomar Mountain. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Palomar Mountain

  • Warner Springs, California

    Oak Grove Trail to High Point

    13.43 mi / 3655 ft gain
    Oak Grove Trail to High Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Barker Valley Spur Trail

    7.48 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail

    19.91 mi / 4639 ft gain
    Agua Tibia Full Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Temecula, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop

    25.25 mi / 6053 ft gain
    Eagle Crag via Agua Tibia Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Temecula, California.
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  • Temecula, California

    Hiking the Dripping Springs Trail

    4.0
    12.8 mi / 3200 ft gain
    The trail immediately begins to climb out of the campground on a well-graded incline. The next mile contains some climbing leading to a set of switchbacks. A long strenuous climb ensues until the 3200' elevation is reached. The trail then makes an easy southward traverse to the basin before resum...
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Agua Caliente Creek Trail

    10.68 mi / 1191 ft gain
    Agua Caliente Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop

    14.58 mi / 2011 ft gain
    Cougar Ridge to Jack Creek Meadow to East Ridge Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valley Center, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail

    4.39 mi / 1099 ft gain
    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.
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  • Ranchita, California

    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson

    10.47 mi / 1552 ft gain
    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Ranchita, California.
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  • Borrego Springs, California

    Flat Cat Canyon Trail

    7.58 mi / 3018 ft gain
    Flat Cat Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Borrego Springs, California.
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  • Poway, California

    Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail

    5.91 mi / 1027 ft gain
    Blue Sky Reserve to Ramona Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Poway, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Oriflamme Canyon Trail

    16.08 mi / 2835 ft gain
    Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail

    21.51 mi / 6375 ft gain
    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    San Jacinto Peak via Deer Springs Trail

    16.85 mi / 5138 ft gain
    San Jacinto Peak via Deer Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Grapevine Mountain via the PCT

    5.81 mi / 2070 ft gain
    Grapevine Mountain via the PCT is a loop trail that is strenuous located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop

    15.93 mi / 4154 ft gain
    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.
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