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Laguna Mountains

Laguna Mountains

The best walks and hikes in the Laguna Mountains

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Want to go hiking in the Laguna Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Laguna Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Laguna Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Cedar Creek Falls — Cleveland National Forest

9.04km

02:47

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. El Cajon Mountain Trail — El Capitan County Preserve

18.6km

06:24

980m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cuyamaca Peak loop via Azalea Glen Trail, Conjeos Trail, & Lookout Road — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

11.9km

03:46

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rock House Trail to Mother Miguel Mountain — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

6.98km

02:09

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stonewall Peak Trail Loop — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

8.60km

02:34

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Big Laguna Trail loop — Cleveland National Forest

16.2km

04:31

300m

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Green Valley Falls Loop – Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

6.44km

01:51

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Oakoasis loop — Oakoasis Open Space Preserve

4.84km

01:19

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Garnet Peak Trail to Garnet Peak — Cleveland National Forest

3.70km

01:08

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Cuyamaca and Japacha Peak Loop – Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

17.9km

05:28

650m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Laguna Mountains

1. Cedar Creek Falls — Cleveland National Forest

2. El Cajon Mountain Trail — El Capitan County Preserve

3. Cuyamaca Peak loop via Azalea Glen Trail, Conjeos Trail, & Lookout Road — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

4. Rock House Trail to Mother Miguel Mountain — San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

5. Stonewall Peak Trail Loop — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

6. Big Laguna Trail loop — Cleveland National Forest

7. Green Valley Falls Loop – Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

8. Oakoasis loop — Oakoasis Open Space Preserve

9. Garnet Peak Trail to Garnet Peak — Cleveland National Forest

10. Cuyamaca and Japacha Peak Loop – Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

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