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Laguna Mountain Recreation Area - Meadows and peaks at the edge of the desert

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

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

The Sun Rising on Sunset Trail in Mount Laguna

Laguna Meadows with Tip and Jason

Laguna Meadows with Tip and Jason

Backpacking with my daughter in Mount Laguna

Backpacking with my daughter in Mount Laguna

My dad hiking in Laguna Meadows

My dad hiking in Laguna Meadows

Backcountry Skiing in Mount Laguna

Backcountry Skiing in Mount Laguna

Anza-Borrego's "wildflower frenzy" has arrived - Updated 02/25/2010

Anza-Borrego's "wildflower frenzy" has arrived - Updated 02/25/2010

Teen Hiker Dies from Fall at Torrey Pines Cliffs