Big Laguna Trailhead

Hiking area · San Diego County

Big Laguna Trailhead

Hiking area · San Diego County

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Pacific Crest Trail, Mt Laguna, CA 91948

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Scenic forest trails with tranquil lakes and pine groves  

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Pacific Crest Trail, Mt Laguna, CA 91948 Get directions

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wheelchair accessible entrance

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Oct 23, 2025

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The Best Hikes Near San Diego, From Torrey Pines to Balboa Park

"Anyone who wants a full day of hiking on a reasonably easy trail will be delighted by Big Laguna. This lightly trafficked route is low-incline and relatively low-effort, and your endeavors will be rewarded with scenic pine tree groves and tranquil lakes, as well as wildflowers in the spring. Just note the $5 day pass fee, and be mindful not to venture onto the more difficult Pacific Crest Trail if that's not what you had in mind." - Archana Ram, Claire Trageser

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David Sorenson

Google
Easy until we hit PCT portion on a hot afternoon. Beautiful hike.

Sarah Craycroft

Google
Beautiful area. Views are breathtaking and the diversity along the trail from vista to meadow, rocks to sand, shrubs to forest is just amazing! The trail I followed to have a bit a bushwhacking, but I made it none the less…and with a bit of the PCT for the books.

N B

Google
The most beautiful hike I have taken so far. This loop is real long at around 10.3 miles but you dont have to do the full 10. I finished it all the way and was really glad I did. I took this hike on Jan 5, 2019 it was a rainy and chilly 35 degree day but It felt very nice for me. This is not for beginners there are some steep inclines and danger areas. Also be careful not to get mixed up with other trails in the area it can be confusing at times but if you use the AllTrails Pro version you can easily download the map and use it to navigate even offline. I will deffinetly do this hike again some day.

Michael Macceca

Google
I always go counter clockwise on this trail because when it crosses back over Sunrise Hwy your car is right there. The first half is on the PCT which has great views east of the Anza Borrego Desert. You can bag Garnet Peak with an easy side trip. There is a water spigot and a picnic table where it first crosses Sunrise Hwy. This is a long-ish, easy hike with little elevation gain.

daniel- #7footApartHikes

Google
Nice trail through much of Laguna Mountain Cleveland National Forest Map. From Pacific Crest Trail to Noble Canyon to Sunset Trails, both lakes, Escondido Canyon, to near Visitors/info. center and Laguna Mountain town Store & Post Office! Things were quiet on this Hot weekend. But Pine House Cafe & Tavern w/ pool: see @PineHouseCafeTavern twitter! Only restaurant i found open @TinyHouseBlock for night/week/Month...long-term rental or even buy! Don't forget FreedomPleaseOrg @alignable San Diego for your Adventure needs! 35 years experience Seek #7footApartHikes also! Post COVID life!!

James Zumwalt

Google
Since I injured my ankle back in January, I use this pain balm that has CBD and it works fantastically, and I wouldn't be able to do these hikes without it! It made by KB pure essentials.

Yes, Another_login_name

Google
Freaking amazing! Hiked the Big Laguna Mountain loop, and every step was filled with beauty! Best hike I've have a while!

Rebecca S

Google
Lovely mellow hike around a water body- nice trail- would be fun to mountain bike as a beginner