Laguna Mountain Recreation Area - Meadows and peaks at the edge of the desert
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area
Descanso Ranger District - Cleveland National Forest
Owen Martin, District Ranger
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-6235
Agency: Cleveland National Forest
Derek at Monument Peak 2017 - HPWREN webcam
Big Laguna Pano - Click to Enlarge
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is located about 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is adjacent to Rancho Cuyamaca State Park, is part of the Cleveland National Forest, and is seated at the edge of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Also known as Mount Laguna, it features several miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, some of it that runs along the edge of a steep drop off into the desert to the east, providing unparalleled views into the valley below. There are several large meadows that have large ponds (lagunas) that are well worth the hike.
Features: Wildlife, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Trails, RV/Trailer Camping, Picnic Grounds
Peaks: Monument Peak, Garnet Peak, Garnet Mountain, Pine Mountain, Wooded Hill, Manza BM, and access to Sheephead Mountain.
Water of the Woods, Laguna Meadow - Film Camera 2001
Mount Laguna Trail Map (Click to Enlarge)
The Sun Rising on Sunset Trail in Mount Laguna
Laguna Meadows with Tip and Jason
Backpacking with my daughter in Mount Laguna
My dad hiking in Laguna Meadows
Backcountry Skiing in Mount Laguna
