Sunrise Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (CA)
Located on the eastern side of San Diego County, Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in the United States. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti, and sweeping visitas.
Location: near Julian
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Cleveland National Forest (CA)
The Cleveland National Forest is the southern-most National Forest in California. Consisting of 460,000 acres, the forest offers a wide variety of terrains and recreational opportunities.
Location: In southern California.
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Cuyamaca Ranco State Park (CA)
The park encompasses 25,000 acres through which over a hundred miles of hiking, horse and mountain biking trails provide visitors a rich view of Southern California forests.
Location: near Julian
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The historic gold mining town located approximately an hour or east of San Diego. Julian features shops housed in historic buildings, some dating back to the 1870s.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Take SR 79 north about 8 miles to Julian
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McCain Valley National Wildlife Management Area (CA)
McCain Valley encompasses 38,692 acres of the In-Ko-Pah Mountains and features numerous large granite rock formations that tower above the chaparral-covered landscape.
Location: 70 miles east of San Diego
