Whale Peak

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness

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Location: San Diego County, California, United States

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May 24, 2023

Hiking

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

Embark on the Whale Peak Trail, a moderate hike that takes you through the changing landscapes of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This route covers 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and involves…

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