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The Best Backpacking in Julian

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Top backpacking spots in and near Julian

  • Julian, California

    Oriflamme Canyon Trail

    16.08 mi / 2835 ft gain
    Oriflamme Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Julian, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Grapevine Mountain via the PCT

    5.81 mi / 2070 ft gain
    Grapevine Mountain via the PCT is a loop trail that is strenuous located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Granite Mountain Trail

    6.33 mi / 3012 ft gain
    Granite Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Julian, California.
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  • Ranchita, California

    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson

    10.47 mi / 1552 ft gain
    Pinyon Ridge Trail to Mount Wilson is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Ranchita, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    Dyar Springs Trail

    5.79 mi / 794 ft gain
    Dyar Springs Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Descanso, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    East Side Trail Loop

    13.08 mi / 1588 ft gain
    East Side Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Descanso, California.
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  • Descanso, California

    Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop

    6.04 mi / 823 ft gain
    Eastside, Juaquapin, Dyar Spring and Harvey Moore Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Descanso, California.
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  • Julian, California

    Hike the Garnet Peak-Champagne Pass Loop

    5.0
    10.5 mi / 900 ft gain
    Hiking the Garnet Peak to Champagne Pass Loop can be done as a day hike or an overnight backpacking trip. You will hike on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail), climb to the top of Garnet Peak and relish in the views of the Anza Borrego Desert. There are optional side trails that you can take (to Storm ...
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Agua Caliente Creek Trail

    10.68 mi / 1191 ft gain
    Agua Caliente Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Warner Springs, California.
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  • Borrego Springs, California

    Flat Cat Canyon Trail

    7.58 mi / 3018 ft gain
    Flat Cat Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Borrego Springs, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail

    7.94 mi / 1040 ft gain
    Monument Peak and Foster Point Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Borrego Springs, California

    Pinyon Canyon

    8.84 mi / 2520 ft gain
    Pinyon Canyon is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Borrego Springs, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Pacific Crest Trail to Mount Laguna and Foster Point

    5.95 mi / 623 ft gain
    Pacific Crest Trail to Mount Laguna and Foster Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Mount Laguna, California

    Long Canyon Loop Via Pacific Crest Trail

    17.16 mi / 2402 ft gain
    Long Canyon Loop Via Pacific Crest Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Mount Laguna, California.
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  • Escondido, California

    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail

    4.39 mi / 1099 ft gain
    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ramona, California.
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  • Warner Springs, California

    Barker Valley Spur Trail

    7.48 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Barker Valley Spur Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warner Springs, California.
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