Palomar Mountain State Park
Bailey’s on Palomar - Mount Palomar Resort Lodge
Trails Covered
Lower Doane Valley and French Valley ~3.6 miles
Boucher Trail and Scott's Cabin Loop ~3.4 miles
Thunder Spring, Chimney Flats, Scotts Cabin, and Cedar Trails ~4 miles
Lower Doane Valley and French Valley
The reason I claim Lower Doane Valley and French Valley Trails are the most relaxing trails at Palomar is because of how flat (yet beautiful) they are. At roughly ~400 feet total elevation gain, this hike is perfect for all skill levels! Watch the video to learn more about these trails.
~3.6 miles | ~400 feet elevation gain | Loop trail
Recommendation: bring the whole family | dogs not allowed
Boucher Trail and Scott's Cabin Loop
Palomar Mountain is beautiful year-round and it looks like a winter wonderland with snow! Hiking at Palomar is very fun because you are always connecting short trails to make a hike what you need it to be.
Watch the video to learn a bit more about the park and what to expect if you plan on driving up in the wintertime.
~3.4 miles | ~800 feet elevation gain | Loop trail
Recommendation: These trails are best in the fall | dogs not allowed
Thunder Spring, Chimney Flats, Scotts Cabin, and Cedar Trails
Palomar is beautiful year-round but really lights up in the fall.
In this video, we connect 4 different trails at Palomar Mountain - Thunder Spring Trail to Chimney Flats Trail to Scotts Cabin Trail and then back to Doane Pond through Cedar Trail. I also talk about the park, some of the rules, trail details, and tips for your trip up there!
~4 miles | ~1,000 feet elevation gain | Loop trail
Recommendation: bring the whole family | dogs not allowed
