Lyons Peak
Mountain in San Diego County, California, United States
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Lyons Peak is a prominent mountain in San Diego County, California. The top of the mountain is enclosed in an almost rectangular patch of Cleveland National Forest. An old fire lookout tower is located at the peak.[3]
Prominence1,360 feet (415 m)[2]
| Lyons Peak | |
|---|---|
Lyons peak from the east | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,741 ft (1,140 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,360 feet (415 m)[2] |
| Isolation | 3.69 mi (5.94 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 32°42′06″N 116°45′51″W[1] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | San Diego County, California, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Dulzura |
Lyons Peak is located on restricted land and trespassing is prohibited.[2] The peak's toponym honors Nathaniel Lyon (1818–1861).[4] As an army captain, he passed by the peak in 1851 while scouting a new route east to the desert.[5]
