Originally Posted by
rideaz
Question for SoCal people or anyone who has ridden Palomar mtn: is there anywhere to get water at the top or the observatory? Thx
Many times. Me and junior. Mothers Kitchen at the top. A water spout near the top (just finish). Cell signal is bad. Start at the Taco Shop, or park down the road.
This is the Strava segment.
https://www.strava.com/segments/273807
There is a not so bad Mexican restaurant at the start of this. This is the better start IMO.
https://www.strava.com/segments/10936126
If you want a longer ride go down the East grade. Or ride to the telescope.
But Mothers kitchen at the top is generally the finish.
I have a number of videos over time. Here is one from less than a year ago starting at the Mexican Restaurant. The finish is 100 yards from the restaurant and store at the top.
I can find pictures, but there is a mini-tradition to take a pic of the bike by the restroom at the top after each ride. At least that is what the juniors did.