This is the sixth sticker to be released in our San Diego Trail Series. The sticker is a durable, fade resistant & waterproof, 2"x2" hexagon shape which is meant to combine with other stickers in the series to form a larger unit.
Take our stickers on your adventures all year round. From the beach to cold mountains, our stickers will stay with you. Fade resistant for 3 to 5 years, the printing is water resistant too so you can safely run your stickers through the dishwasher or use them on your favorite water gear.
Only the best quality for our customers we provide stickers that can withstand exposure from rain, snow, sunlight and more. The stickers are printed on premium vinyl with a permanent adhesive and are coated with a protective laminate that makes them durable and resistant to fading, scratching, tearing, and water.
Palomar Observatory is located atop Palomar Mountain in north San Diego County, CA. It is the center of astronomical research owned and operated by Caltech. The Observatory is home to three active research telescopes: the 200-inch (5.1-meter) Hale Telescope, the 48-inch (1.2-meter) Samuel Oschin Telescope, and the 60-inch (1.5-meter) telescope. Research at Palomar Observatory is pursued by a broad community of astronomers from Caltech and other domestic and international partner institutions.
Conceived of almost a hundred years ago, Palomar Observatory has been at the forefront of astronomical research since mid-century. Today, the Observatory operates every clear night and is an iconic facility for scientific advancement, instrument development, and student training.
There are several hikes in the area so we encourage you to explore. Below are a few descriptions of those hikes varying in difficulty level:
Observatory Trail
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Distance: 2.2 miles, point to point
- Estimated Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 100'/750'
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Ideal Hiking Times: All Year
Fry Creek Trail
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Distance: 1 mile, loop
- Estimated Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 300'/300'
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Ideal Hiking Times: All Year
Fry Creek to Doane Valley
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Distance: 1.2 miles, point to point
- Estimated Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 300'/550'
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Ideal Hiking Times: All Year
Lower Doane Valley & Lower French Valley
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Distance: 3.8 miles, loop
- Estimated Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 300'/300'
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Ideal Hiking Times: All Year
Specifications:
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Size: 2 x 2 in (5.08 x 5.08 cm)
- Weight: 0.1 oz (28.34 g)
