Cowles Mountain
| Cowles Mountain | ||
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 Cowles Mountain from San Diego |
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| height | 486 m | |
| location | California , USA | |
| Dominance | 15.1 km → Dehesa Benchmark | |
| Notch height | 302 m | |
| Coordinates | 32 ° 48 '45 " N , 117 ° 1' 52" W | |
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| Normal way | Easy mountain hike | |
The Cowles Mountain ( 486 m ) is a mountain in the city of San Diego and at the same time the highest point. The mountain is located in the Mission Trails Regional Park and is a popular excursion point due to its proximity to the city.
The name of the mountain comes from George A. Cowles, a rancher in what is now the metropolitan area of San Diego.
The summit can be reached as a simple mountain hike over 2.4 km in length.