Lions Peak
| Lions Peak | |
|---|---|
  Lions Peak Location in California | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,117 ft (340 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°03′24″N 121°37′56″W / 37.0566143°N 121.632167°WCoordinates: 37°03′24″N 121°37′56″W / 37.0566143°N 121.632167°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Santa Clara County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Madonna |
Lions Peak is a prominent hill in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California. The landmark lies west of San Martin, and is adjacent to the resort village of CordeValle.[3] The headwaters of Lions Creek originate on the eastern flank of the hill, and flow southward before merging with Llagas Creek in Gilroy. The hill and surrounding area is located on approximately 1,400 acres (570 ha) of privately owned lands,[4] and is viewable along U.S. Route 101 in South Santa Clara Valley.
History
In the summer of 2008, dry lightning ignited fires northwest of the hill, burning nearly 800 acres (320 ha) nearby.[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Lions Peak". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ↑ "Lions Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ↑ CordeValle, Rosewood Resorts
- ↑ Santa Clara County Assessors Office
- ↑ CalFire: Hummingbird Fire
- ↑ Morgan Hill Weather: video of Hummingbird Fire
External links
- "Lions Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
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