8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

Total Miles
10.6

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
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Trail Overview

8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure their vehicle is properly equipped and use caution. This drive is great for a local day drive and provides beautiful scenery throughout.

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8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

Difficulty

This route is fairly easy however, weather could play a significant role and should be monitored before starting. Steep ledges and drop-offs throughout.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Tony De Calonne
Mar 01, 2025
4x4
Open
Normal
Scott Schultz
Feb 16, 2025
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Not bad at all for what I want on. The gate was closed unfortunately but besides that it was a nice trail ride
Brad Gharring
Feb 15, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Adam Juhasz
Feb 13, 2025
2024 Toyota 4Runner
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Weather Event
Closed gate about a quarter way up the trail. Very light mud on the way up during the rain storm.

Access Description

From the I-5, take highway 79 through Temecula until you reach a three way stop for highway 371. Continue straight on highway 79 for approximately 100 yards where you will turn right into Rancho California RV Resort. Drive on this road until you see a dirt lot directly in front of you. This lot is the trail head.

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