San Benito mountain, Mountain summit in Diablo Range, California
San Benito Mountain reaches an elevation of 5,267 feet, standing as the highest point in the Diablo Range of central California.
The Clear Creek Management Area surrounding San Benito Mountain contained numerous mining operations for minerals like cinnabar, chromite, and magnesite until 2012.
The San Benito Mountain Research Natural Area protects a collection of rare plant species adapted to the mountain's serpentine soil conditions.
Visitors need to obtain special permits to access certain areas within the Clear Creek Management Area due to natural asbestos presence.
The mountain's ultramafic rock formations create serpentine soils with low nitrogen and high magnesium levels, supporting specialized plant adaptations.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 36.36968,-120.64434
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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