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🚴Bike GPS - GPS devices for cycling

📣High-Decibel Survival Whistles - Signaling tool for rescue that carries much further than a human voice

🔌Fast Charging Adapters - Quickly top up all your gear before heading back into the field

🧺Waterproof Dry Sacks - Organize your pack and keep electronics safe from rain and river crossings

🥾Hiking Shoes - Lightweight hiking shoes for day hikes

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Palomar Observatory

Hike on the Observatory Trail to the Palomar Observatory in the Cleveland National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.9 Km
Elevation gain: 239 m
Maximum elevation: 1,699 m

Elevation loss: 21 m
Minimum elevation: 1,481 m

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🧼Biodegradable Soap - Eco-friendly outdoor soap

🎧Bluetooth Outdoor Earbuds - Listen to navigation cues or podcasts during long solo treks

🍴Titanium Spork & Cutlery - Indestructible and feather-light eating utensils

⌚Altimeter Watches - Watches with altitude tracking

🦶Orthotic Hiking Insoles - Extra arch support for long-distance topographic treks

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Trail profile

Distance: 3.9 Km
Elevation gain: 239 m
Maximum elevation: 1,699 m

Elevation loss: 21 m
Minimum elevation: 1,481 m

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🔦Headlamps - Hands-free lighting for hiking

📸Action Cameras - Record your journey across interesting topographic features in 4K

🎒Dry Bags - Waterproof bags for outdoor gear

📣High-Decibel Survival Whistles - Signaling tool for rescue that carries much further than a human voice

🛌Compact Down Sleeping Bags - Warmth without the bulk, ideal for backcountry camping

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About this trail

Name: Palomar Observatory trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Observatory Campground, San Diego County, California, 92060, United States (33.34312 -116.87745)

End: 200-inch Catwalk, San Diego County, California, 92060, United States (33.35653 -116.86456)

Coordinates: 33.34312 -116.87745 33.35919 -116.86452

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🦘Outback Survival Gear - Essential gear for Australian outback

🎒40L Day Hiking Backpacks - Comfortable packs with hydration support for long days exploring topographic peaks

🎽Base Layers - Thermal base layers

🧭Compass - Navigation compasses for outdoor exploration

🥾Hiking Boots - Durable hiking boots for trails and rough terrain

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