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Desert View Picnic Site Pets Allowed Yes Fees Adventure Pass Required 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 and the Desert View Nature Trail. 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.
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