Viejas Mountain

Viejas Mountain

California, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 4,189 ft (1,277 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 1,627 ft (496 m) [2]
Coordinates 32°51′40″N 116°43′33″W / 32.861161397°N 116.725963578°W / 32.861161397; -116.725963578Coordinates: 32°51′40″N 116°43′33″W / 32.861161397°N 116.725963578°W / 32.861161397; -116.725963578 [1]
Geography
Location San Diego County, California, U.S.
Topo map USGS Viejas Mountain

Viejas Mountain is a mountain in San Diego County in the U.S. state of California. The mountain can be seen from parts of metropolitan San Diego.[3] The summit is about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of the community of Alpine in the Cleveland National Forest.

With spectacular view of mountains, city and ocean; Viejas Mountain is the 48th highest peak[4] in San Diego County, and is approx. 1 hour hike (one way).

References

  1. 1 2 "Viejas". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Viejas Mountain, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  3. ↑ Schad, Jerry (December 7, 2000). "Early birds catch the winter solstice sunrise atop Viejas Mountain near Alpine". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  4. ↑ http://san-diego-hiking.socialpositive.com/c/articles/100-Highest-Peaks-in-San-Diego-County-134062. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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