Hollister Peak

Hollister Peak

Hollister Peak
Highest point
Elevation 1,411 ft (430 m) NAVD 88[1]
Coordinates 35°20′38″N 120°47′12″W / 35.343990142°N 120.786632194°W / 35.343990142; -120.786632194Coordinates: 35°20′38″N 120°47′12″W / 35.343990142°N 120.786632194°W / 35.343990142; -120.786632194[1]
Geography
Location San Luis Obispo County, California
Parent range Santa Lucia Range
Topo map USGS Morro Bay South
Geology
Age of rock 20 million years
Mountain type Volcanic plug
Volcanic field Nine Sisters

Hollister Peak is a 1,404-foot (428 m) volcanic plug located near Morro Bay, California. It is one of the Nine Sisters, and receives its name from the family that lived at its base in 1884. It was of religious importance to the Chumash. Hollister Peak lies entirely on private property and is not open for access by anyone at any time.[2] The peak has about 5 visible trails on the east side and several other trails also on the west side of the peak which faces the 7th sister on Morro Rock.

References

  1. 1 2 "Hollister Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  2. McNamara, Kristin. "Hollister Peak". ClimbingSLO.org. Retrieved 14 June 2016.

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