Park · Palomar Mountain State Park, California

Best hikes in Palomar Mountain State Park

The 15 best of 15 trails in Palomar Mountain State Park, California, ranked by route quality.

By activity

Boucher Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 482 ft (147 m) · 50 min
Thunder Springs Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 289 ft (88 m) · 45 min
Doane Valley Nature Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 184 ft (56 m) · 35 min
Silvercrest Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 25 min
Baptist Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 381 ft (116 m) · 40 min
French Valley Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 226 ft (69 m) · 1 hr
Cedar Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 269 ft (82 m) · 30 min
Scott's Cabin Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 456 ft (139 m) · 1 hr
Adams Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 135 ft (41 m) · 30 min
Weir Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 35 min
Chimney Flat Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 25 min
Upper Doane Valley Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 125 ft (38 m) · 35 min
Lower Doane Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 92 ft (28 m) · 20 min
Chimney Flats Trail Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km) · Elevation Gain 512 ft (156 m) · 1 hr 20 min
Conference Center Not Dpr!! Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 5 min