California · Hiking · Near Julian

Oak Grove

3.8 mi
round trip
1,436 ft
climb
4,193 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Oak Grove open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Oak Grove, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Oak Grove is a moderate hike of about 3.8 miles in the Palomar Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 1,436 feet, from a low point of roughly 2,735 feet to a high of about 4,193 feet. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Palomar Mtn Obsy show May and October highs around 69°F, with July and August highs near 84°F. That station sits about 1,350 feet higher than the trail, so temperatures on the route run warmer than its figures. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the natural-surface trail. Oak Grove Campground sits just 0.1 mile away, and Barker Valley and Cutca Trail are both within about 4 miles. Fry Creek Campground is about 5.8 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Oak Grove Campground

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 20 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    DJ's Pizza Express

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Warner Hot Spring

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 12 mi

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