Twin Peaks (Santa Clara County, California)
Twin Peaks are two prominent peaks along the foothills east of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Clara County, California. The peaks are nestled between Uvas Reservoir to the west, and Paradise Valley in Morgan Hill to the east. The headwaters for Sycamore Creek rise from the eastern hillsides near these peaks.
Twin Peaks | |
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View of Twin Peaks along Watsonville Road. | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Coordinates | 37°04′47″N 121°41′25″W [1] |
Geography | |
Twin Peaks Location in California | |
Location | Santa Clara County, California, U.S. |
Parent range | Santa Cruz Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Mount Madonna |
Although part of the Uvas Reservoir County Park,[2] no trails currently lead to the peaks from the park side.[3]
References
- "Twin Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- "Map of Uvas Reservoir County Park" (PDF). Santa Clara County Parks. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
- "Hike to Twin Peaks". Bob Burd. January 2012. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
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