Introduction:

Palomar Mountain is one of the most favored and challenging roads for motorcycles in Southern California. It is located on Highway 76 East of the Interstate 15. There are 2 roads to get to the top of Palomar, the S6 (South Grade) and the S7 (East Grade). With the year-round riding in San Diego, you can usually get up the mountain without the worry of snow, but always check before you plan your trip, because it is a relatively high elevation.

S6 (Tight Side or South Grade):

The S6 is widely known as "The Tight Side", and for very good reason. It features several very tight corners, lots of elevation changes, and a few decreasing radius corners. The S6 is a road you don't take for granted. It requires your full and complete attention for the entire 7 miles.

It also has a lot of traffic going to the Palomar Observatory or the campground. There are also a few sports cars on there. This is a highly traveled road with several residential areas along the way.