1.6 mi
Distance
427 ft
Elev. Gain
42m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Moonlight Canyon is a loop trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, managed by California State Parks, in San Diego County, California. It is 1.6 miles long and gains 427 feet. The nearest town is Mount Laguna, California, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 417 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 507 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 417 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California State Parks
Source of truth
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Laguna, CA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park · California State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(760) 767-4205
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Agua Caliente County Park Campground
0.2 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
County Park Reservable
Vallecito County Park
3.3 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
County Park Reservable
San Diego County Vallecito Regional Park
3.3 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
Reservable
Primitive Campsite
6.7 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
Dispersed
Mountain Palm Springs Primitive Campground
7.8 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
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