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Storm Canyon Overlook – Desert View Picnic Area loop from Descanso

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United States
California
San Diego County
Descanso

Storm Canyon Overlook – Desert View Picnic Area loop from Descanso

Hard

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(5460)

8,637

riders

Storm Canyon Overlook – Desert View Picnic Area loop from Descanso

04:09

59.2km

1,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.3 km for 7 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

16.1 km

Pine Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The climb up Pine Creek Road is long and steep. This road is a great connector trail to Canyon Noble Trail.

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2

25.3 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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3

29.9 km

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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4

30.6 km

Laguna Mountain Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great first stop entering the Cleveland National Forest or Mount Laguna area. You can find helpful maps and information to plan your day hikes here.

You can …

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5

36.1 km

Sunrise Highway viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the classic photo stops along Sunrise Highway. After the steady climb, this open viewpoint offers wide, unobstructed views over the rolling, vegetation-covered hills. A great place to take a break, refuel, and soak in how far you’ve come.

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6

46.4 km

Laguna Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Laguna Summit is a prominent mountain pass along Sunrise Highway (State Route 79). As one of the highest points along this scenic route, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding …

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59.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

23.8 km

458 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.7 km

267 m

200 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Friday 23 October

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55 %

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