Tag: High Point

I couldn’t wait for 4/20 to get High (Point). I had the major munchies on top, good thing I packed that burrito! Great hike, I…

Wow.  This was a very enjoyable hike with lots of wildlife along the way.  Quail, horny toads, lizards, rabbits, rattlesnakes, and lots of birds all…

Oops, posted previously under Hot Springs by accident…Started out from Oak Grove trailhead, strenuous single track without shade until maybe halfway up. Lots of nats…

Not as hard as El Cajon, but difficult dealing with the gnats (they were constantly around). Saw two rattlers, a horny toad, lots of lizards,…

What a great hike  to end the six peak challenge on ! We left early 6:30 AM to beat the heat … really glad we…

Headed up the first couple miles is single track, loose dirt/gravel and rocky.  Then, you reach a wide fire road type trail.  Everything well marked. …

Drove to the locked gate and walked the short distance.

Very warm and clear day and exposed trail. Flies, gnats and bees were everywhere. I got stung near summit. Only a handful of other groups…

This is my longest hike yet! It was also hotter than we anticipated and so I ended with a sunburn. I made it to the…

Blue bird day that started out chilly and warmed up quickly. The wildflowers were blooming. We saw bunnies, lizards, horny toads, and a rattlesnake. The…

It was not too hot which was perfect. We got a little turned around at the start because we were supposed to wrap around the…

I started at 6:45am beautiful morning a little windy at the top. two hikers passed me in the morning didn’t see anyone until I was…

Got to the trailhead at 6:35 am and wow what a wonderful morning. The drive to the trailhead along the 79 was beautiful. SW two…

Parked at the Palomar Hot Shots Fire Station. I bought the Adventure Pass before leaving the house and didn’t see anywhere to purchase one on…

Parked in the Palomar Hot Shots parking lot and followed the signs to the trail.  No bathroom facilities at the bottom or the top so…

It was a nice day, the sun was out but was not too hot. Hiked with new friends we met on our previous hike (El…

3/27/2021. A half-marathon hike…a very long one indeed but doably fun especially when you are with amazing group of people. Great views of snow-capped San…

It was a nice day, the sun was out but was not too hot. Hiked with new friends we met on our previous hike (El…

Longest trail in SD 6PoP… Steady uphill = steady downhill Not that brutal compare to ECM!    

Had a great hike yesterday, between seeing a danger noodle, mountain lion and what we believe to be a Red Tail Hawk. Was a great…

3/22/21 12:05 Oak Grove trailhead (out) 15:00 High Point Lookout 18:03 Oak Grove trailhead (back)

Solo hike to High Point. I only saw two other hikers and had the summit to myself. There is still a few areas near the…

The melting snow and mud made it more challenging. Not bad, just had to take it a little slower.

Fun and tough winter hike, slow and go at the top where it was snow and mud.

This trail is uphill almost the whole way.  We loved the trail that wound up the first 2 miles.  After reaching the fire road it…

High Point kicked my be-HIND! some patches of snow on the trail but i didn’t have to use my spikes. on your way back, follow…

Oak Grove to High Point  Palomar completed our 2021 6POP San Diego. Fun hike, beautiful day, amazing views of SJ, SG, the Palomar telescopes. One…

This was a gradual incline all the way to the top. We saw some leftover snow near the summit, and not hard to cross at…

The beginning of the hike can be a little tricky. Went up Oak Grove Trail. After the first 2 miles you hit ridgeline that’s where…

Started hike at 6:45 am.  It was a little bit chilly but I warmed up after the first 2 mile incline.  It was a quiet…

Great trails

Time: 5:58 hrs Distance: 13.2 miles Elevation gain: 3,600 feet

Ummm my memory is lapsing as I try to write this a month later. I feel like I got sunburnt even though I applied sunscreen.…

The hike was very tough for the first two miles very steep and rocky but after that there was not much incline it’s just basically…

Well it was my first time out there and I’ve heard how difficult the trail can be. And it is 100% a leg burner. Remember…

Solo hiked the High Point and the parking was nearly empty with the exception of 3 cars. The first 2 miles were brutal and steep.…

It was a cool and clear day. The first 2 miles is a steep, rocky trail. I liked it. Then it’s a fire road the…

Peak challenge complete after this hike.  Started the hike by 0645.  First two miles felt long.  Once on the service road it was a constant…

After the first 2 miles, I was ready to turn back-but after that it was relatively easy. It was cold and windy at the top.

Had a great hike with Titan today up to the watchtower!  Barely anyone on the trail going up, and NO ONE going down!  Beautiful views;…

There’s a building on the right of the fire station. Parking for the trail is there. Sign is there in lot. Plenty of space. When…

Took my friends to do a new hike and away from crowds. Started early the cold weather felt good, cuz after about half hour jackets…

It was a beautiful day. Perfect weather on the way up but a tad warm coming down. The climb was constant which made for a…

Weather was great sunny and windy but awesome weather, snow patches , with snow at the top

Absolutely beautiful and amazing! Would do it again in a heartbeat!!🙌🏽🥾👍🏽

A day full of fun hiking with my Trailsisters/Girls On A Hike. Still plenty of snow toward the peak.

High point What can I say? Wow impressive not only because the amount of snow we encounter but the 13 miles of pure pleasure was…

There was snow on the upper half of the trail but it was pushed off to the side by previous hikers and tire tracks.

Súper frozen.

What an epic adventure this hike was! We headed up to Warner Springs Sunday morning knowing we might encounter some snow due to the light…

Tuesday 1/19/2021 finally last peak of six the trail was good 15% of posiblity of raining at Noon. So we went ready for  rain 🌧 …

Nice view

The outstanding pano views on this hike make up for the portion of it you share with vehicles. The first two miles on the oak…

So after a restless nights sleep, we woke up to the local fires 🔥 thankfully under control! Hallelujah! So that means our holiday plans are…

Today I wrapped up the “San Diego Six” with a trip up Palomar High Point. I arrived at the Oak Grove Trailhead around 7:30 and…

A few patches of snow on the trail, but trail in good condition

Perfect

Arrived at 7am 38 degrees. First mile was easy, second was the most challenging as its steep and rocky fireroad rest of way. Snow and…

Beautiful hike.  A very long day.  First two miles were steep and rocky.  After that the trail became a fire road.  Some areas of ice,…

This was my first time hiking to High Point Palomar from the Oak Grove trail.  Started out about 7:00 Am. It was very chilly and…

The first 1.8 miles is fairly steep single track, but once you get up to the access road then it’s a gradual ascent the rest…

Peak 4/18 Started hike at sunrise. Intermittent snow starting at mile 4 on fire road to summit, micro spikes not necessary but put them on…

Solo hike this year for High Point.  I forgot the grind of the beginning of the trail.  Some snow up on the fire roared portion…

Lots of snow! Micro spikes were a help! Those first two miles are always a killer! Not snow until you get to the road.

One of my favorite trails in the snow! After summitting Hot Springs in the morning snow, we headed over to Oak Grove to summit High…