Monument Peak via Big Laguna Trail

Cappie’s Scoop: When I go camping in Mount Laguna, there are two hikes I like to do, Monument Peak and Garnet Peak! It’s a tradition now to hike Monument Peak to see the sunrise. We start early and I get to use my lighted collar and blinking light while we start hiking up as fast as we can so we can get there in time to see the sunrise over the desert. The peak itself isn’t too attractive because there are tall metal sticks there. Mom says they are antennas and we shouldn’t stand near them for too long. Once the sun rises, we slowly hike back so the sun can warm us up after a cool morning. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: This is a great hike to do at sunrise when you can watch the sun coming up over the desert.

Directions: From I-8 E take the Sunrise Highway exit and turn left onto Sunrise Highway (S1). Follow Sunrise Highway for approximately 11.6 miles to the Big Laguna trailhead on your right.