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Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Mount Laguna loop from Mount Laguna

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Mount Laguna

Desert View Picnic Area – Mount Laguna loop from Mount Laguna

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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: June 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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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1.19 km

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 can reserve a site via recreation.gov for $35/Night for single unit. To get to Mount Laguna from the PCT, a popular place to eat and resupply, you can walk across the campground.

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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 & Tavern, accommodation and a post office. The store and visitors center have public restrooms.

To mail a resupply package address as follows:

Hiker Name
General Delivery
Mount Laguna
CA 91948

Hours: Monday through Friday 12 to 4 pm, Saturday 9 to 11 am

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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 also buy an adventure pass here, which is handy since you need to display either a National Parks pass or an adventure pass to park at most of the trailheads in this area.

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