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San Diego County

Doane and French Valley Loop – Palomar Mountain State Park

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San Diego County

Doane and French Valley Loop – Palomar Mountain State Park

Moderate

2.9

(23)

75

hikers

Doane and French Valley Loop – Palomar Mountain State Park

02:16

7.96km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

142 m

Doane Pond

Highlight • Lake

This charming pond within Palomar Mountain State Park is surrounded by forest and features a picnic table and a wooden bridge, providing a peaceful spot to enjoy the views. It is especially picturesque in the fall, when the colors are at their peak.

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2

4.21 km

French Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

At the north end of the French Valley Trail, you'll find a nice picnic spot for your break.

Tip by

3

6.54 km

Trail at Doane Valley

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful trail that leads mostly through shady forest. If you're lucky, you'll see some of the wildlife that lives here.

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B

7.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

244 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

909 m

271 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

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