Palomar Divide + Santa Rosa

September 18th 2022

Description

This is a day trip, with two separate trails.  Less than 2 hours from San Clemente to/from each trail, and about 1 hour between them.

Part A. Palomar Divide Road + Oak Grove Road + High Point Truck Trail. We start off hwy 79, north of Warner Springs. The first part is very easy, with some paved sections. There is a fire lookout tower at High Point that looks down toward the Palomar Observatory. Gates are closed between the east and west sides of Palomar mountain, so we stay on the east side, and continue north. Going down Oak Grove Road and High Point Truck Trail is a lot more fun than the drive up. We go past the 15th hole before getting back on pavement.

Part B. Santa Rose Truck Trail. This takes us past Santa Rosa Peak, which we will make a detour to visit. (Note : This would be a fantastic place to camp and stargaze). We then continue to Toro Peak. Great views to the Salton Sea, and Anza Borrego. We come back out the way we went in.

Links from Gaia. They might work

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Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2

Difficulty Level: 2

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ San Clemente Carl's Jr (South)

Meet at 7 AM at Carl's Jr. This is day trip. Bring a lunch. The trail begins near Warner Springs.

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