Ventana Double Cone
| Ventana Double Cone | |
|---|---|
  Ventana Double Cone | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,856 ft (1,480 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Coordinates | 36°17′49″N 121°42′53″W / 36.2969069°N 121.7146723°WCoordinates: 36°17′49″N 121°42′53″W / 36.2969069°N 121.7146723°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Monterey County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Santa Lucia Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Ventana Cones |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike |
The Ventana Double Cone is a prominent twin mountain top located in the northern part of the Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. It is a popular hiking destination.
Toponymy
Ventana means 'window' in the Spanish language. Early explorers gave the Ventana Double Cone its name because near its summit is a ledge that forms a small slot, or window.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Ventana Double Cone, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- ↑ "Ventana Double Cone". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- ↑ Clark, Donald T. (1991). Monterey County Place Names. Carmel Valley, Calif.: Kestrel Press. p. 590. ISBN 978-1-880478-00-4.
External links
- "Ventana Double Cone, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- "Ventana Double Cone". SummitPost.org.
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