Lyons Peak is a prominent mountain located in San Diego County. The top of the mountain is enclosed in an almost rectangular patch of the Cleveland National Forest. An old fire lookout is located on the top.
This peak is located on restricted land and trespassing is strongly prohibited.
The peak's toponym honors Nathaniel Lyon (1818–1861). As an army captain, he passed by this peak in 1851 while scouting a new route east to the desert.
There's a trail called Lyons Peak Road leading to the summit.
By elevation Lyons Peak is
# 37 out of 69 in Cleveland National Forest # 89 out of 257 in San Diego County # 29 out of 62 in the Cuyamaca Mountains
By prominence Lyons Peak is
# 88 out of 2181 in the California Ranges # 5 out of 69 in Cleveland National Forest # 15 out of 257 in San Diego County # 5 out of 62 in the Cuyamaca Mountains
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