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

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United States
California
San Diego County

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

Hard

4.8

(1961)

18,281

runners

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

05:25

42.6km

810m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.98 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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2

13.2 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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3

14.8 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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4

22.7 km

Pioneer Mail Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead area could be the perfect spot for pitching your tent if you are hiking the PCT. Unfortunately, camping is not allowed here, but there are plenty of sites …

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26.7 km

Champagne Pass Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

29.4 km

Indian Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Indian Creek Trail connects Cuyamaca State Park with Pine Mountain and Noble Canyon in the Cleveland National Forest.

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7

29.9 km

Indian Creek Trail/Noble Canyon Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This junction connects Noble Canyon Trail and Indian Creek Trail. It is a good marker for longer hikes moving east to Laguna Meadows or Mount Laguna, or moving north towards Pine Mountain.

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8

40.8 km

Los Gatos Ravine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a varied and interesting trail that runs through oak and pine forests, and connects to the Laguna Meadow, offering a nice view looking north. It is single track …

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42.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

2.84 km

1.38 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

1.67 km

1.25 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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