SD - Hike/Paint - Palomar Mtn

  • Sun, September 22, 2024
  • 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Palomar Mtn, Boucher Hill Loop
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HIKE & PAINT AT PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

When: Sunday, September 22 at 12:45 PM 

Who: Up to 10 Great Outdoors Participants

Requirement: All participants must sign image/liability waiver

Event Description: 

Join Great Outdoors San Diego and Abstract Adventures for a Hike & Paint at Palomar Mountain! 

Join us on Sunday, September 22 at 12:45 PM for a special hike & paint excursion with Abstract Adventures!  Whether you've picked up a paintbrush before or not, we've got it covered. Embark with us on a moderate 3.5 mile hike among vistas and forest for a rustic outdoor painting class inspired by nature's magic at Palomar.

Painting Class Sneak Peek

  • Basic color theory

  • Color wash & choosing a horizon

  • Palette knife peaks

  • Painting techniques, tips, and more!

You’ll be guided through a landscape painting lesson, with fun and easy techniques along the way. Find your inner artist and enjoy a light snack while the paint dries before heading back with your newest creation and inspiration in tow!

This is a moderate 3.5 mile loop on top of Palomar Mountain with 770 feet in elevation change. It is open to members or non-members and requires payment and registration. Please be sure to mask-up/social distance, as appropriate. 

Details: We’ll embark counter-clockwise along Scott’s Cabin Trail to loop around to the Boucher Hill lookout and a scenic rustic outdoor painting class. 

Host: Tyler Roosden 651.497.1611 | Sarah Leistico 720.608.1798

Trail: Boucher Trail and Scott’s Cabin Loop

Length: 3.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Gain: 770 feet

RSVP: Please register using this link

Meeting Location(by Google Map): Silvercrest Picnic Area

Meeting Date & Time: Sunday, September 22 @ 12:45 pm - We will plan to start around 1:00 pm

Parking: Silvercrest Picnic Area - $10 fee to enter state park

Cost: $40 (includes outdoor painting class, supplies, and a light snack)

Cancellation: Up to two weeks in advance.

Time Commitment: Plan for approx 4-5 hours

Dogs: We love the pups, but they’ll need to stay at home this time! 

Trail Details: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/boucher-trail-and-scotts-cabin-loop


Leave No Trace 

Great Outdoors and Abstract Adventures are committed to leaving no trace—following principles that include mindful painting lesson setup and cleanup—because respecting and preserving the environments we explore is always a top priority.




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