Alison L
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Wildcat
If you are hiking from the Palomarin Trailhead, there is only one road in, but it can be a bit confusing. You will pass several parking lots along the way—don’t get distracted by the visitor center, ranger station, or the various vista point lots.
Just keep driving even when the road turns to gravel/unpaved. Follow it all the way to the very end. You’ll find a much larger parking lot and a clearly marked sign for the trailhead. If you are planning an overnight trip, that is the correct place to park!
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