Overview
Cleveland National Forest is in California, United States of America.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 44°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Escondido)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLD McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad — 30 mi away. Directions
- PSP Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well-known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.
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Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
By foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well-known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.
Fees and permits
People planning on parking and walking through the forest are required to display an Adventure Pass. These can be obtained from businesses throughout the forest. $5 for a day pass and $30 for a year pass. You are not required to buy a pass if you are stopping temporarily, such as to use a restroom or to eat lunch.
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
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City / town · 18 mi away
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