24 mi · ~45 min

Mount Laguna Sunrise

Pine-lined ridge running along Sunrise Highway with desert overlooks down into Anza-Borrego.

Start

Alpine, CA

32.8351, -116.7664

End

Mount Laguna, CA

32.8697, -116.4183

Along the way

Coffee

Alpine Coffee House

Last easy coffee before elevation.

🕘 Daily 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Viewpoint

Desert View Picnic Area

Cliffside look straight into Anza-Borrego.

Restroom

Laguna Mountain Visitor Center

Restrooms, maps, and Adventure Pass info.

Food

Pine House Cafe

Well-rated mountain-town cafe at 6,000 ft.

🕘 Thu–Mon 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Viewpoint

Desert View Picnic Area

Mile-high overlook straight down onto the Anza-Borrego desert floor.