Fremont Peak (California)
Fremont Peak or Frémont Peak, historically known as Gabilán Peak, is a summit in the Gabilan Range, one of the mountain ranges paralleling California's central coast. The peak affords clear views of the Salinas Valley, Monterey Bay, the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley, and surrounding mountain ranges. It is located on Rocky Ridge, 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Salinas, California.
| Fremont Peak Gabilán Peak | |
|---|---|
Fremont Peak viewed from California State Route 1 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) NAVD 88 |
| Coordinates | 36°45′26″N 121°30′15″W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | John C. Frémont |
| Geography | |
Fremont Peak Gabilán Peak Monterey and San Benito counties, California, U.S. | |
| Parent range | Gabilan Range |
| Topo map | USGS San Juan Bautista |
| Reference no. | 181 |
The peak is the site of Fremont Peak State Park which was established with 188 acres (76 ha) in 1936. Today the park has camping and picnic facilities, and is favored by astronomers for its clear views unsullied by artificial light. The Fremont Peak Observatory Association maintains a 30-inch (760 mm) diameter f/4.8 Newtonian "Challenger" telescope which was built by telescope maker Kevin Medlock in the early 1980s. The peak is also the site of the transmitters for television stations such as KSBW and KCBA and for radio stations such as KDON-FM.