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Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Mount Laguna

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United States
California
San Diego County
Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Mount Laguna

Moderate

3.1

(17)

36

hikers

Desert View Picnic Area – Storm Canyon Overlook loop from Mount Laguna

04:22

15.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

38 m

Desert View Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Mount Laguna is one of the first stops along the Pacific Crest Trail, if you hike northbound. You will find coin showers, a general store, the Pine House Café & …

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2

4.23 km

Cowboy campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a very small site where you can squeeze your sleeping pad for a night under the stars. Some stacked rocks provide a little shelter from the wind. The view is exceptionally good.

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3

6.28 km

Foster Point

Highlight • Summit

Foster Point offers a great view out over Anza-Borrego and some surrounding peaks. It's a fairly quick summit, compared to some other nearby peaks, so some like to include it …

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4

7.92 km

Storm Canyon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Storm Canyon Overlook sits along the Pacific Crest Trail and offers a stunning view of Anza Borrego State Park. There is a large viewing platform where you can find some shade.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

106 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

190 m

106 m

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (1,650 m)

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