Whale Peak, located in the Vallecito Mtns of Anza Borrego Desert State Park (SD County), is considered a botanical island in the Colorado Desert due to its higher elevation and rare woodland of pinyon pines, CA juniper, chaparral, cholla, & other plans more commonly found in the Mojave Desert. Outstanding 360 degree views of Borrego & Blair Valleys, Mt. San Jacinto, Santa Rosa Mtns, Pinyon Mtns, Salton Sea, Monument Peak, Peninsular Ranges, etc. High clearance recommended to reach trailhead. Avoided the heat by starting around 5pm on Saturday. #whalepeak #vallecitomountains #anzaborrego #anzaborregodesertstatepark #anzaborregodesert #coloradodesert #sandiego #sandiegohikes #sandiegohiking #sandiegocounty (at Whale Peak) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNS7j6rMrzf/?igshid=bmz497qvr40x
