Pictograph/Smuggler's Canyon Trail
1.3 mi
Distance
190 ft
Elev. Gain
32m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pictograph/Smuggler's Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, managed by California State Parks, in San Diego County, California. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 190 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Mount Laguna, California, about 10 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 | 949 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 1,009 ft |
| End | 1.3 mi | 933 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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 10 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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Campgrounds near this trail
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3.1 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, CA
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Blair Valley Primitive Campground
3.1 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
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4.7 mi awayAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
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