Crystal Peak is a prominent peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California, United States. The landmark lies 10 mi (16 km) west of Morgan Hill, and approximately 0.5 mi (1 km) northeast of Loma Prieta. It is the second highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The headwaters of Llagas Creek originate on the eastern flank of the peak, and flow southward before merging with the Pajaro River at the San Benito County line.

Crystal Peak
Crystal Peak seen from the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Highest point
Elevation	3,592 ft (1,095 m) NGVD 29[1]
Coordinates	37°06′48″N 121°50′09″W[2]
Geography
Crystal Peak Location in California Show map of California Crystal Peak Crystal Peak (the United States) Show map of the United States
Location	Santa Clara County, California, United States
Parent range	Santa Cruz Mountains
Topo map	USGS Loma Prieta

History

The summit was named for the radio communications facility on the peak and to commemorate early crystal radio development.[3][2]

See also

• List of summits of the San Francisco Bay Area

References

External links

• "Map of Crystal Peak".

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