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View from the trailhead.
The trail is relatively steep for the first half of the hike.
The trail passes through dense forest.
There are trees blocking the trail at a few points.
Squirrels hide their nuts in the trees.
Scott's Cabin site.
An old fire hydrant by Scott's Cabin.
Palomar Mountain is home to a variety of lizards.
The trail on Thunder Ridge.
The trail on Thunder Ridge.
Chimney Flats.
The trail goes back into the forest after Chimney Flats.
Doane Creek.
Doane Pond.