Palomar Mountain News

What a beautiful snow day! Reports of 10 inches overnight, the sun came out, then we were treated to another four inches or so this afternoon.

Want to come up? There are a few things to know. You’ll see a new sign at the top of the South Grade. Cleveland National Forest has created a Group Campground. They just installed posts for gates on each end of Summit Circle so that area is no longer available for parking. Also, there are ‘Road Closed, Residents Only’ signs posted at Crestline and Bailey Meadow Roads. And the Observatory is closed on snow days too, so Canfield road is ‘Residents Only’. Those three roads are closed to the public. Where to play in the snow? The Summit area by the store fills up quickly. The best place to play is the State Park. ALL other areas are private property.

Would you like to try my favorite hike in the Park? I call it ‘Rim of the World’. Officially, it is the Silvercrest Hike. When you come to the large ‘Palomar State Park’ sign on the right (small parking area there), look directly across the road to the trailhead. That mile and a half hike is so nice because you hike along the rim, taking in the spectacular views and then takes you to the Silvercrest picnic area and parking lot. There are new bathrooms there and picnic tables (covered in snow).

The General Store is stocked with your favorite snacks, some sandwiches to heat, delicious hot chocolate and sleds! (Mother’s Kitchen is closed for remodeling).

For those who can visit midweek, you’ll have better options for parking. Weekends are often so crowded. When you’re packing the car with extra dry clothes, socks, a picnic… be sure to have a trash bag to take your own trash back with you. Much appreciated.

Here is another idea! Several new listings are coming up that might just be the perfect property to get you past those ‘Residents Only’ signs… Glad to get your questions answered and just might have some keys in my pocket for a preview!

Bonnie Phelps, Realtor loving this Snow!

760-533-1742