Whale Peak, at 5,335 feet, is very popular. At this high elevation, you experience two things you rarely do in the Colorado Desert: woodlands and snow. It is home to an expansive woodland of pinyon pines and California juniper. The woodland is frequently interspersed with a mixture of chaparral plants, cholla cactus, and a variety of other plants, something you are more likely to find in the Mojave Desert at locales like Joshua Tree National Park.

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1. Whale Peak Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

6.85km

02:13

320m

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

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Elevation 1,600 m

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Location: San Diego County, California, United States

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1. Whale Peak Trail — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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