Desert View Picnic Site
Address: Mt Laguna, California
Cost: Free
About
Desert View Picnic Site
Trail Views [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd515859.jpg]
Pets Allowed
Yes
Fees
Adventure Pass Required [http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev7_016469]
Hike/Ride Time
Full day
Difficulty
Easy
Best Seasons
Fall, Spring, Winter
Location
Located off exit 47 on the I-8, 10.2 miles up Sunrise Highway in the Laguna Mountain area
Ranger District
Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235
Desert View allows for a one of a kind picnic experience with beautiful views of the desert. On clear days, the Salton Sea can be seen in the far distance. Desert View Picnic Area connects to the Pacific Crest Trail [http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/home/?cid=FSEPRD488307] and the Desert View Nature Trail [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47432&actid=5]. Both trails crest the edge of Mount Laguna and provide beautiful views of the desert while hiking amongst chaparral and alpine forests. Currently, fires are allowed in designated fire pits in the picnic area.