Stonewall Peak
| Stonewall Peak | |
|---|---|
 Top of Stonewall Peak looking north | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5730 ft (1747 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 860 ft (263 m)[1] |
| Isolation | 1.77 mi (2.85 km)[1] |
| Listing | San Diego peaks list #55[2] |
| Coordinates | 32°57′39″N 116°34′19″W / 32.96088°N 116.571959°WCoordinates: 32°57′39″N 116°34′19″W / 32.96088°N 116.571959°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | San Diego County, California, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Cuyamaca Peak |
Stonewall Peak is a prominent mountain located in San Diego County within Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. It is east of the city of San Diego and south of Julian.
The summit is accessible from Paso Picacho Campground where parking is also available for $10. The Hike can be done as an out and back going up the West side of Stonewall Peak which is about 4 miles round trip, or it can be a loop going up the West side and down the North side which will wind back to Paso Picacho Campground for a total of just over 5 miles.[3]
History[]
Stonewall Peak was named after Stonewall Mine which was between Stonewall Peak and Lake Cuyamaca.[4] The mine was originally Named Stonewall Jackson Mine, and was founded in 1870. The mine was one of the richest in all of San Diego. Anti-Southern sentiments eventually led to the name being shortened to Stonewall Mine.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Stonewall Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Sand Diego peaks list". San Diego Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ https://www.tendigitgrid.com/d/209-stonewall-peak-cuyamaca-rancho-state-park
- ^ a b https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-take-hike-stonewall-peak-2012may26-htmlstory.html[bare URL]
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