Cowles Mountain
Mountain in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cowles Mountain (/koʊlz/, /kaʊlz/ {a proscribed pronunciation}; properly KOHLZ, commonly KOWLZ) is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, within the city limits of San Diego. The 1,593-foot (486 m) summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego.
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Cowles Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,593 ft (486 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 991 ft (302 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 32°48′45″N 117°01′52″W[2] |
Geography | |
Topo map | USGS La Mesa |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Trail |
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It is protected within Mission Trails Regional Park.