Hot Springs Mountain
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| Hot Springs Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Hot Springs Mountain  Hot Springs Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,526 ft (1,989 m)NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 2,613 ft (796 m)[1] |
| Listing | California county high points34th |
| Coordinates | 33°18′55″N116°34′47″W/ 33.3152282°N 116.579770403°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | San Diego County,California,U.S. |
| Parent range | Peninsular Ranges |
| Topo map | USGSHot Springs Mountain |
Hot Springs Mountainis a peak located in thePeninsular RangesinCalifornia.The mountain rises to an elevation of 6,533 feet (1,991 m)[2]and is the highest point inSan Diego County.[1]Some snow falls on the mountain peak during winter.[3]It is located in a remote region of the county, 4 miles from the community ofWarner Springs,12 miles fromBorrego Springs,and 50 miles fromSan Diego.The mountain and its immediate surroundings belong to theLos Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians.[4]The summit and fire tower can be hiked via the Sukat Road route from the campground. Hikers and campers must pay an entry fee to access the area.[5]
The peak offers views of San Diego, Riverside,San Bernardino,andImperialcounties on a clear day. To the north,Mount San JacintoandMount San Gorgoniocan be seen, and on a very clear day, Mount Baldy (Mount San Antonio) can be seen too.Toro PeakandSan Rosa Mountainare visible due northeast. Looking east, theAnza-Borrego Desert State Parkis visible, along with theSalton Sea.Visible to the south isCuyamaca Peak,the second highest point in San Diego County. On a very clear day, urban San Diego can be seen across the mountains. Finally, to the west, the extreme vastness of thePacific Oceanis visible, evenCatalina Island.The furthest point visible is theTopatopa Mountainsof Ventura County over one hundred and fifty miles away.Palomar Mountainis also a point of interest. Tree species found on the mountain peak includeJeffrey Pine,Ponderosa Pine,White Fir,Incense Cedar,andSugar Pineswith their trademark drooping branches.
From 2010 through 2012, the mountain and the surrounding land were leased by the tribe to a military training business, Eagle Rock Training Center. The business was evicted in early 2012 at the conclusion of an acrimonious court dispute.[6]
References[edit]
- ^abc"Hot Springs Mountain, California".Peakbagger.Retrieved2009-02-05.
- ^ab"Hot Springs".NGS Data Sheet.National Geodetic Survey,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,United States Department of Commerce.Retrieved2009-08-06.
- ^"Section M262B - Southern California Mountains and Valleys".U.S. Forest Service. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-02-03.Retrieved2014-01-30.
- ^"Los Coyotes Indian Reservation".
- ^Hazzard, Cris (2021-04-02)."Hot Springs Mountain Trail Guide (San Diego)".HikingGuy.Retrieved2021-04-02.
- ^"Judge rules training center eviction was legal".San Diego Union Tribune.2012-02-02.
External links[edit]
- "Hot Springs Mountain".Geographic Names Information System.United States Geological Survey,United States Department of the Interior.
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