Record SL-820075 · Wikidata Q22078074
Lyons Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
1,139
m
3,737 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
5.9 km
Coordinates
32.7020° N,
116.7636° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaLyons 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. Lyons Peak is located on restricted land and trespassing is prohibited. The peak's toponym honors Nathaniel Lyon (1818–1861). As an army captain, he passed by the peak in 1851 while scouting a new route east to the desert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Mountain | 1,015 m | E 112° | 3.5 km |
| Lawson Peak | 1,099 m | NE 52° | 4.4 km |
| Barber Mountain | 985 m | E 110° | 4.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine & Nicotine | Hollenbeck | 5c | 2.4 km |
| The Brick | Hollenbeck | 5c | 2.4 km |
| Privateer | Hollenbeck | 7a | 2.4 km |
| Fueled by the Grape | Hollenbeck | 6b+ | 2.4 km |
| Ain't No Hollenbeck Girl | Hollenbeck | 4c | 2.4 km |
| White Water | Hollenbeck | 6c | 2.4 km |
| Prayer Hands | Holy Hands | 5c | 4.2 km |
| Altar Boy | Holy Hands | 5c | 4.2 km |
| Summit Cave Route | Lawson Peak | 1 | 4.4 km |
| Summit Crack | Lawson Peak | 5b | 4.4 km |