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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8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road 8

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

Matt Mcmann
Jun 12, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
On the way up the mountain from Aguanga, there was one burned out vehicle that had been abandoned early in the trail. About a quarter of a way in I found a dodge ram rebel which had gone off trail and was temporarily abandoned on the Cliffside likely waiting for, someone to come back to do recovery. The trailer itself was exactly like any other forest service Road in the county heavily deteriorated but completely possible with four-wheel-drive. There were no major hazards or obstacles just an overall long and bumpy road to get to the top.
Mason Godat
May 25, 2024
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
All open. Some ruts
B S
Apr 21, 2024
Dirt Bike
Open
Normal
Federiko Knaudt
Feb 26, 2024
4x4
Permanently Closed
Locked Gate

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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