Events - September 2010

Photo Shoot   Morning Hike in the Mountains

Where:  Palomar State Park
Date:     Saturday, Sept 18, 2010
Time:     8:00am - 12:00pm
Leader:     Dan Nougier

Spend a few hours hiking through the beautiful forest and mountain meadows of Palomar Mountain State Park located in northern SD County on the west side of Palomar Mountain. Large pine, fir and cedar trees make the park one of the few areas in southern Ca. with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.

Elevation averages 5,000 feet above sea level, making evenings cool even during the summer. The Park is about 1 to 2 hours away off Highway 76, up Highway S6, then left on Highway S7 at the junction near the mountaintop. You can get better directions off Google Maps or from me at the Aug meeting.

We will meet at the Silver Crest Picnic Area parking, just a short distance from the park entrance. Current plan is to hike a 3.5 mile loop that includes Boucher Lookout and Scott's Cabin site. We will also take a side trip to the Palomar Observatory following the hike for those interested.

Cost is $8 per car to get into the Park. If you want to spend even more time here, I suggest camping Fri and/or Sat (requires reservations, cost $30). Camping in nearby Cleveland National Forest Observatory Campground is $15-30, sites are first come, first served.

Contact me if you're considering camping. I plan to spend the weekend at the Observatory Campground.

For more info check out www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=637

For any questions contact Dan Nougier at photoshoots@nc-photo.org    or cell: 619) 884-1359.