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Mount Laguna, California
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Mount Laguna is one of the few places in Southern California where you can experience a cool, alpine climate, providing a refreshing escape from the desert heat below.
This area is home to the elusive mountain lion, so keep your eyes peeled for tracks or signs of this majestic creature!
The Kumeyaay people have lived in the Mount Laguna area for thousands of years, utilizing its resources and trails long before the Pacific Crest Trail was established.
Hikers are treated to breathtaking vistas of the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Salton Sea, making it a photographer's paradise.
Thanks to its high elevation and minimal light pollution, Mount Laguna offers some of the clearest night skies in Southern California, perfect for spotting constellations and shooting stars.