Hollister Peak

Hollister Peak

The second peak is Hollister. Cerro Romauldo is seen in front of it. The photograph was taken looking northwest from the top of Bishop Peak.
Elevation 1,411 ft (430 m) NAVD 88[1]
Location
Location San Luis Obispo County, California
Range Santa Lucia Range
Coordinates 35°20′38″N 120°47′12″W / 35.343990142°N 120.786632194°WCoordinates: 35°20′38″N 120°47′12″W / 35.343990142°N 120.786632194°W[1]
Topo map USGS Morro Bay South
Geology
Type Volcanic plug
Age of rock 20 million years
Volcanic field Nine Sisters

Hollister Peak is a 1,404-foot (428 m) volcanic plug located near Morro Bay, California. It is one of the Nine Sisters, and receives its name from the family that lived at its base in 1884. It was of religious importance to the Chumash. Hollister Peak is on private property but within certain days of the year the peak is open to the public to climb during holiday's and for Indian tribes for religious purposes. The peak has about 5 visible trails on the east side and several other trails also on the west side of the peak which faces the 7th sister on Morro Bay rock.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hollister Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2009-08-03.

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