LAKES, WOLVES + A MOUNTAIN ROAD
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK / PALOMAR OBSERVATORY
Take the winding grade up Palomar Mountain for dense pine forests, meadows, and hiking trails that feel completely different from the lower elevations. Continue to the famous Palomar Observatory (check opening days) to see the massive 200-inch Hale Telescope.
Location: Palomar Mountain
Hours: State Park open daily; Observatory hours vary.
