Hawkins Peak (California)

Hawkins Peak is a 10,024-foot-elevation (3,055 meter) mountain summit located in Alpine County, California, United States.

Hawkins Peak
Southwest aspect, from Carson Pass area
Highest point
Elevation10,024 ft (3,055 m)
Prominence2,144 ft (653 m)
Parent peakStevens Peak (10,059 ft)
Isolation5.91 mi (9.51 km)
Coordinates38°44′19″N 119°52′21″W
Naming
EtymologyJohn Hawkins
Geography
Hawkins Peak
Location in California
Hawkins Peak
Hawkins Peak (the United States)
LocationHumboldt–Toiyabe National Forest
CountryUnited States of America
StateCalifornia
CountyAlpine
Parent rangeSierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Markleeville
Geology
Age of rockMiocene
Mountain typeVolcanic plug, volcanic pinnacle
Type of rockHornblende-andesite
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 2
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