Oak Grove Trail is the oldest established trail on the Palomar Ranger District. Although a steep trail, it offers great views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains and the Oak Grove Valley as you gain elevation. The trail connects with the Oak Grove Truck Trail offering access to High Point Lookout (an additional 5 miles one way). Bring lots of water.

Forest maps available at Palomar Ranger District Office located on Black Canyon Road in Ramona.

Directions: From San Diego, CA, Follow Interstate 8 east to Highway 67. Follow Hwy. 67 north to Ramona. Follow Hwy. 78 east to Santa Ysabel and the junction with Hwy. 79. Follow Hwy. 79 north approximately 30 miles to the Forest Service station at Oak Grove.

Elevation: 2,760 feet

Elevation Gain: 1,440 feet

Distance: 1.9 miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

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