St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment

99 miles with 9,500 feet of climbing
St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Route Profile
Route Profile

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Climbs

Cat. 1: Mile 14
Cat. 3: Mile 1, 29, and 67
Cat. 4: Mile 35, 54, and 87

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Description

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment is a great ride through backcountry San Diego, with lots of climbing and a fun theme.
The route starts in Escondido and leads up Valley Center Road towards Valley Center. Then it turns to Woods Valley Road and Lake Wohlford Road, which reconnects with Valley Center Road. After a descent on Rincon Grade, the course follows Highway 76 and South Grade Road up Palomar Mountain.
An out-and-back section visits the observatory, at 5,550 feet the highest point. The descent from Palomar Mountain follows East Grade Road to Lake Henshaw. Highway 76 loops around the mountain and leads back down. Next Cole Grade heads up to Valley Center. Lilac Road and Circle R Drive connect to Old Highway 395, which eventually returns to Escondido.

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Interactive Map

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Pictures

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • South Grade Road
South Grade Road
St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • Palomar Mountain Observatory
Palomar Mountain Observatory
St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment • East Grade Road
East Grade Road
By:
See Also: Gran Fondos & Centuries