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Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Mount Laguna loop from Mount Laguna

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United States
California
San Diego County
Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Mount Laguna loop from Mount Laguna

Easy

3.5

(21)

39

hikers

Desert View Picnic Area – Mount Laguna loop from Mount Laguna

01:02

3.85km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Cleveland National Forest

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Parking

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429 m

Pine House Café

Highlight • Cafe

The cozy Pine House Café in Mount Laguna has delicious food such as sandwiches with fries, burgers, salad and steaks. You should also try the Mango IPA or any other cool beverage!

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2

1.19 km

Burnt Rancheria Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) leads along the Burnt Rancheria Campground. There are several loops of campsites and each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring. You …

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3

2.93 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

3.55 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

3.71 km

Mount Laguna

Highlight • Settlement

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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3.85 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

916 m

879 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.40 km

1.30 km

553 m

147 m

< 100 m

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