Eagle Peak, Mountain summit in Modoc County, California, United States
Eagle Peak is the highest summit of the Warner Mountains in northeastern California, rising to 3016 meters (9,895 feet). The mountain dominates the landscape of this remote region with its prominent ridgeline.
The mountain sits within an area protected as the South Warner Primitive Area beginning in 1931, which later became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1964. This designation safeguarded the region's wild character for future visitors.
The Warner Mountains region near Eagle Peak displays the transition from high desert sagebrush and juniper vegetation to elevated alpine environments.
The main hiking route starts from Falls Creek Campground and is accessible to hikers with moderate experience and fitness. The trail passes through different vegetation zones, so prepare for varying conditions along the way.
From the summit you can enjoy an exceptional long-distance view across northern California's mountain landscape, with sight lines toward distant volcanoes like Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. On clear days these distant peaks remain clearly visible from this vantage point.
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