Record SL-818003 · Wikidata Q38252180
Crystal Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
1,097
m
3,599 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
37.1133° N,
121.8358° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCrystal Peak is a prominent peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California, United States. The landmark lies 10 mi (16 km) west of Morgan Hill, and approximately 0.5 mi (1 km) northeast of Loma Prieta. It is the second highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The headwaters of Llagas Creek originate on the eastern flank of the peak, and flow southward before merging with the Pajaro River at the San Benito County line.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Chual | 1,046 m | N 16° | 0.7 km |
| Loma Prieta | 1,136 m | W 251° | 0.8 km |
| Loma Chiquita | 794 m | SE 125° | 1.5 km |
| Knibbs Knob | 801 m | SE 146° | 3.7 km |
| Fern Peak | 512 m | NE 26° | 4.9 km |
| Santa Rosalia Mountain | 806 m | S 201° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Wave Variation | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6c | 8.7 km |
| Right Crack | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 5c | 8.7 km |
| Tsunami Queaky | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 4c | 8.7 km |
| Unknown | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6b | 8.7 km |
| Underwater Papa | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6b | 8.7 km |
| Right Face | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6a | 8.7 km |
| Left Crack | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 5c | 8.7 km |
| Wet Wanny Variation | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6b | 8.7 km |
| Tidal Wave | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6c | 8.7 km |
| Between Showers | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6a+ | 8.7 km |
| Far Left Face | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 3+ | 8.7 km |
| Bolt Line | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 5a | 8.7 km |
| Bolted For Beginners | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 4a | 8.7 km |
| Wet Wanny | Lower Guadalupe Rock | 6b | 8.7 km |
| Guadalupe rock traverse | Lower Guadalupe Rock | V4 | 8.7 km |
| Unknown | Roadside Rock | 2- | 9.8 km |
| Daddy's Midlife Crisis | Roadside Rock | 5b | 9.8 km |
| Albino | Roadside Rock | 6b | 9.8 km |
| Hands That Go Bump in the Night | Roadside Rock | 6a+ | 9.8 km |
| Pet Memorial Services | Roadside Rock | 5c | 9.8 km |
| Daddy's BMW | Roadside Rock | 5a | 9.8 km |
| Daddy's Dream Seam | Roadside Rock | 5c | 9.8 km |
| Please Don't Break | Reservoir Boulders | V1-2 | 9.9 km |
| Should've Brought Pads | Reservoir Boulders | V2- | 9.9 km |