Garnet Peak is located just off the Pacific Coast Trail on the northeastern edge of the Laguna Mountains. At 5900’ in elevation, it sits at number seven on the Sierra Club’s list of the 100 highest peaks in San Diego County.
Garnet Peak Trail trail info.
- Distance: 2.4 miles (round trip)
- Hiking time: 1.5 hours
- Type: Out and back
- Elevation gain: 50’
- Difficulty: 5/10
- Elevation: 5880’
- Rank on 100 peaks list: 7/100
- Usage: Hiking, Trail running, Dogs allowed, Good for kids
- When to go: All year
- Permits Required: Adventure pass
- Agency: Cleveland National Forest
Map & directions for Garnet Peak Trail
- Directions to trailhead (via Google Maps)
More trails near Garnet Peak Trail
Related posts
- Garnet Peak Trail – Catch a Sunrise on the Summit in the Laguna Mountains
- Pine Mountain Trail: A Summit Adventure Hike in the Laguna Mountains
Additional links & resources
- Hike to the summit of Garnet Peak for a comprehensive view of the Laguna Mountains and the Anza-Borrego Desert. – San Diego Reader
- Garnet Peak via Pioneer Mail Picnic Area – HikingSDCounty.com
Photos of Garnet Peak Trail
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