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Whale Peak, Borrego Springs

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Whale Peak

Borrego Springs, CA
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Desert Sunrise Magic on Whale Peak
Ranked #6 of 22 attractions in Borrego Springs
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: At 5,349 feet, this is one of the highest in the Anza-Borrego State Park.
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“Looks like red Ayers Rock in Australia”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Check this out at sunrise from the south side and this mountain ridge glows red. It only happens for about 5 minutes, so don't be late. Off of S2 and south of Agua Caliente County park about 4 miles is the best place.

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