San Diego Backpackers

Days:  2 Rating: (easy/Moderate) Milage: 12 + Elevation Gain/loss: +900’/-900″ Max Elevation : 5,532′ Min Elevation: 4,676′ Location: Observatory Trail Trail Head: 33.359158, -116.868832 Type: In & Out: MAP: Link GPX File Download : The beautiful forest and mountain meadows of Palomar Mountain State Park are in northern San Diego County, high atop …

Days:  3-4 Rating: (Strenuous) Milage: 31+ Elevation Gain/loss: +4550’/-2400″ Max Elevation : 11,830′ Min Elevation: 7,310′ Location: Franklin Lakes Loop Trail Head: 36.448908, -118.595433 Type: Loop GPX File Download The elevation at the floor of the Mineral King Valley is 7500′ (2286 meters). Hiking at this altitude is strenuous. Gauge your hiking …