Lyons Peak, Mountain summit in San Diego County, US
Lyons Peak rises to an elevation of 3,741 feet within the Cleveland National Forest, featuring an old fire lookout tower at the summit point.
The mountain received its name in honor of Captain Nathaniel Lyon, who explored this region while searching for desert routes in 1851.
The peak represents an element of San Diego County's natural geography, marked on United States Geological Survey maps for navigation purposes.
Access to the summit requires special permission as the area sits on restricted land within the Cleveland National Forest boundaries.
The mountain maintains a prominence of 1,360 feet, ranking as the fifth most prominent peak in the Cleveland National Forest system.
Location: San Diego County
GPS coordinates: 32.70200,-116.76363
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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