Aug. 6 (Sat) 9:00 AM
by: Bob Audibert
Palomar State Park Hike: This is an eight mile Moderately difficult hike with just under 1000' of elevation gain\loss. Most of the climbing takes place within a two mile stretch. We will begin the hike at the Doane Pond parking lot and hike west along Done Creak to the historic Weir. We then take the lower Done Valley trail through a beautiful meadow. Leaving the meadow we begin our climb through the pine and cedar forest to Boucher Lookout. The lookout offers stunning views to the south. We will trek through another deeply wooded section of this beautiful park back to Doan Pond, our starting point.
Please dress in layers and wear sturdy slip resistant hiking shoes. Also bring a lunch or snack and two liters of water and don't forget the sunscreen.
Please dress in layers and wear sturdy slip resistant hiking shoes. Also bring a lunch or snack and two liters of water and don't forget the sunscreen.
Direction: From Highway 76, either of two roads can be used to reach the park. The one from Rincon Springs (County Road S6) is scenic but rather steep and winding. County Road S7 from Lake Henshaw is longer, but its gentle grade makes it more suitable for heavily loaded vehicles and those pulling trailers. Please note that there are no gas stations on Palomar Mountain. If you're using Google Maps or MapQuest, the park's physical address is: 19952 State Park Rd. Palomar CA 92060.
There is an $8.00 per vehicle day use fee. We will meet at the Park entrance at 9AM then drive to Doane Pond where the hike will begin.
There is an $8.00 per vehicle day use fee. We will meet at the Park entrance at 9AM then drive to Doane Pond where the hike will begin.
To register or for more information please email Bob Audibert at bob.takeahike1@gmail.com or call me at (951)302-1059.
Boucher Fire Lookout tower is open to the public. Take time to get inside and find out what the volunteers do.
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