Laguna Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Laguna Mountains |
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Chaparral, riparian, and grassland habitats.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cuyapaipe Mountain |
| Elevation | 1,944 m (6,378 ft) |
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 Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Diego County |
| Range coordinates | 32°48′30.187″N 116°26′57.061″W / 32.80838528°N 116.44918361°W |
| Parent range | Peninsular Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Laguna |
The Laguna Mountains are a mountain range in eastern San Diego County, California. They are part of the Peninsular Ranges and stretch for about 35 miles (56 km) from northwest to southeast. For a very long time, the native Kumeyaay people have lived in these mountains.
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Exploring the Laguna Mountains' Geography
The Laguna Mountains have the Cuyamaca Mountains to their west and the Colorado Desert to their east. On the desert side, the mountains form a very steep slope called an escarpment. This steep edge is along the Laguna Salada Fault.
To the north, the Laguna Mountains are next to the Elsinore Fault Zone. To the south, they are bordered by Cameron Valley and Thing Valley.
Highest Point and Natural Features
The highest point in the Laguna Mountains is Cuyapaipe Mountain, which stands at 6,378 feet (1,944 m) tall. Most of these mountains are located within the Cleveland National Forest. It often snows on the highest peaks several times each year.
Mount Laguna is a small village in the mountains. About 80 people live there.
Three streams that flow all year long start in the Laguna Mountains. These streams are Noble Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Kitchen Creek.
Mountain Neighbors
The Laguna Mountains stretch northwest for about 35 mi (56 km) from the Mexican border. There, they connect with the Sierra de Juárez range.
The Sawtooth Range and In-Ko-Pah Mountains are located just east of the Laguna Mountains. Further to the northeast, you can find the Santa Rosa Mountains. The Cuyamaca Mountains are right next to the Laguna Mountains on their western side.
The southern part of the Laguna Mountains is in the Mountain Empire area of San Diego County. The northern part is in the East County area.
Fun Activities in the Laguna Mountains
The Laguna Mountains are a popular place for outdoor fun, especially since they are part of the Cleveland National Forest. The southernmost part of the famous Pacific Crest Trail runs along the top of these mountains.
Because of their high elevation, the Laguna Mountains get the most snowfall in San Diego County. This makes them one of the few places nearby where you can enjoy snow activities. People love to go sledding and snowshoeing here when it snows.
Images for kids
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Laguna Mountain's chaparral habitat in the front, with the Cuyamaca Mountains in the background.
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The Laguna Mountains (lower right/east), and other Peninsular Ranges in Southern California.
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An observation deck in the Cleveland National Forest in the Laguna Mountains.
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A view from Inspiration Point, looking east towards Anza Borrego Desert State Park (right), Vallecito Mountains (left), and Santa Rosa Mountains (left background).
See also
In Spanish: Montañas Laguna para niños
