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

7.11km

02:25

560m

20m

Hike the Whale Peak Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a moderate 4.4-mile route with 1846 feet of gain to a unique desert summit.

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2. Whale Peak Trail

6.85km

02:13

320m

Hike the moderate Whale Peak Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for panoramic desert views and a challenging ascent to the summit.

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