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Big Laguna and Sunset Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back
California

Big Laguna and Sunset Trail

Julian, California

4.2 mi

Distance

482 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 38m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Big Laguna and Sunset Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Diego County, California. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 482 feet. The nearest town is Mount Laguna, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,659 ft
Max:1,752 ft
Gain:205 ft
Loss:205 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,659 ft and 1,752 ft across 4.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,659 ft1,690 ft1,721 ft1,752 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.1 mi3.2 mi4.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,659 ft
High point2.0 mi1,752 ft
End4.2 mi1,659 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Mount Laguna, CA · about 2 mi away
County:
San Diego County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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