8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

Total Miles
10.6

Elevation

1,723.21 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring

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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

Kennedy Maranion
Nov 16, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Snow/Ice
Trail was pretty easy, snow in the higher elevation
Keith R
Oct 20, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Started from the south on palomar divide. Continued on to North Palomar Mountain Road. Only saw 3 mountain bikes and 3 dirt bikes thru entire ~22 miles. Was a nice ride with some pinstriping opportunities
Isaiah Chavez
Oct 12, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Pretty easy trail for the most part beside a couple steep and uneven sections. Overall great rout with amazing views.
Mike Green
Oct 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Started the trail from the north end and drove south. Just recently been graded, great job by the way. Drove about a 1/2 mile in 2nd then switched to 4x4 and engaged the locker in the rear just to make it easier on some of the steeper climbs. 2nd would be tough I feel. Super isolated but close enough to getting help if needed. Was the only vehicle on the trail Exept for a Cal Fire lady in a truck heading up the line from the south end. Pleasant trip. Sunny and warm 95+ degrees.

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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