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How high is Mount Laguna?

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Asked by: Sean Peven

What is the elevation of Mount Laguna Lodge?

6,000 feet

The Laguna Lodge is located on the beautiful Sunrise Scenic Byway at 6,000 feet elevation on Laguna Mountain.

Do people live in Mount Laguna?

Mount Laguna is a city located in San Diego County California. Mount Laguna has a 2020 population of 117.

Does it snow in Mount Laguna?

Mt. Laguna receives the most snowfall in all of San Diego County, from November to the first week of June. During snowstorms, chains may be required for your vehicle.

What mountain range is Mt Laguna?

Peninsular Ranges System

The Laguna Mountains are a mountain range of the Peninsular Ranges System in eastern San Diego County, southern California. The mountains run in a northwest/southeast alignment for approximately 35 miles (56 km).

Do I need chains to go to Mount Laguna?

Mount Laguna primary roads are maintained by the San Diego County road department. In the winter, Sunrise Highway is regularly plowed as are major access roads such as Los Huecos Rd. During heavy or prolonged snow, chains may be required to come up Sunrise Highway from Highway 8.

What is the tallest mountain in San Diego?

The mountain rises to an elevation of 6,533 feet (1,991 m) and is the highest point in San Diego County.



Hot Springs Mountain
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Highest point
Elevation 6,526 ft (1,989 m) NAVD 88
Prominence 2,613 ft (796 m)

Is Mount Laguna open?

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Current Conditions: Parking & bathrooms are open; Information Center is operating in a limited capacity Fridays from 1-4pm, Saturdays from 10am-4pm, and Sundays from 10am-3pm.
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Is Mount Laguna in a national forest?

Mount Laguna is part of the 460,00 acre Cleveland National Forest. The Forest is organized in three districts across Southern California. Mount Laguna is part of the Descanso District.

Can you see mountains in San Diego?

San Diego’s topography lends itself to publicly accessible mountains and peaks. Everyone knows about popular Cowles Mountain in the Mission Trails Regional Park, but did you know there are a number of other mountain peaks that can challenge you and get your heart pumping. And you get a great view of the county, too.

Can you hike Mount Laguna?

Whether you’re getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 39 scenic trails in the Mount Laguna area.

Is Mt Laguna dog friendly?

We love and regularly hike in the Mount Laguna Recreation Area located inside the Cleveland National Forest. Dogs are allowed off-leash! Although Mount Laguna is about 50 miles from central San Diego, the spectacular scenery and climate are well worth the drive.

Where is Stonewall Peak?

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Stonewall Peak is a prominent mountain located in San Diego County within Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. It is east of the city of San Diego and south of Julian. San Diego County, California, U.S. The summit is accessible from Paso Picacho Campground where parking is also available for $10.

Is Mount Laguna open for camping?

Area Status: Open



This large facility has five loops of campsites, with sites fairly close to one another. One campsite meets accessibility standards. The facility is equipped with campfire rings, flush toilet restrooms and coin-operated showers.

Can you hunt at Mount Laguna?

Please be aware that this region is home to the California Condor and affects non-game hunting. You may be able to find pig, deer, upland game birds, other small game and varmints at Laguna Mountain.

How many mountains are there in Laguna?

Laguna is home to 24 mountains, most of which are inactive volcanoes. The highest peak in Laguna is Mt. Banahaw, with an elevation of 2,170 m (7,120 ft). Banahaw, unlike most other volcanoes in Laguna, is an active complex stratovolcano, which last erupted in 1843.

Can you have fires in Cleveland National Forest?

California Campfire Permits are required on all Cleveland National Forest lands (and nearby Bureau of Land Management and State-response lands) for the use of a campfire, propane stove, lantern or any open flame unless you are in a developed recreation area (campground or picnic area).

Why is Holy Jim Trail closed?

The trail is closed indefinitely, due to both dam removal and the Jim Fire. The area is closed at the automobile gate on Trabuco Canyon Road where the National Forest begins.

Is Blue Jay campground open?

Area Status: Open



Please click the link for more information. Located approximately 4 miles off Hwy 74 (Ortega) on the North Main Divide Road, this campsite has 50 available sites with a varying distance apart for a true “wilderness” feel.

Is Mark Twain National Forest part of the Ozarks?

Missouri’s only National Forest, Mark Twain, encompasses roughly 1.5 million acres, mostly within the Ozark Highlands. The Forest is characterized by large permanent springs, caves, rocky barren glades, old volcanic mountains and nationally-recognized streams.

Can you deer hunt in Mark Twain National Forest?

A million and a half acres of land await hunters within Mark Twain National Forest. No fees are charged by the Forest Service for this activity. Hunting is very popular on the Forest and hunted species include deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, woodcock, mourning doves, ducks, raccoon, bobcat, fox, and coyote.

Can you hunt the Irish wilderness?

Embedded in this section of forest is the Eleven Point Wild and Scenic River area and the Irish Wilderness. There are numerous methods by which the hunter can approach deer hunting in this area, including via canoe on the Eleven Point River.

Can you put trail cameras on public land in Missouri?

Trail Cams are not banned on Public land.