
3.0 mi
Distance
732 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 12m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mountain Palm Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California State Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 234 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 340 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 234 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 11 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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Mountain Palm Springs Primitive Campground
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Primitive Campsite
4.7 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
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Agua Caliente County Park Campground
7.9 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
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Julian, CA
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San Diego County Vallecito Regional Park
10.9 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
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Burnt Rancheria Campground
11.4 mi awayCleveland National Forest
Mount Laguna, CA
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