Anthony Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anthony Peak |
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Howard Lake at the base of Anthony Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,958 ft (2,121 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,514 ft (461 m) |
| Isolation | 9.37 mi (15.08 km) to Black Butte (Glenn Co.) |
| Parent peak | Mount Linn |
| Listing | California county high points: 31st |
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 Anthony Peak
Location in Northern California
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| Location | Mendocino National Forest |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Parent range | Northern Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Mendocino Pass (#101569) |
| Biome | Montane Douglas fir forest |
| Geology | |
| Formed by | Accretion |
| Orogeny | Franciscan Assemblage |
| Age of rock | Cenomanian (~95 Ma ago) |
| Mountain type | Fold mountain |
| Type of rock | Ophiolite |
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| Easiest route | Road hike (YDS Class 1) |
| Access | Mendocino Pass Road → (a/k/a FH-7 or County Road 338) Forest Road M4 → (a/k/a FS-23N69) Service Road FS-23N60 |
Anthony Peak is a tall mountain located in the Mendocino National Forest in California. It is the highest point in Mendocino County. The peak is about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Covelo.
About Anthony Peak
Anthony Peak stands at an elevation of about 6,958 feet (2,121 meters) above sea level. It is part of the Northern Coast Ranges, a group of mountains along the coast of California.
Every year, the peak gets a lot of snow. On average, the deepest snowpack reaches about 61.8 inches (157 cm). This makes the area a beautiful place to visit, especially in winter.
Special Wildflower
A very rare wildflower called the Anthony Peak lupine (Lupinus antoninus) was named after this mountain. This plant is endemic to the area, which means it grows naturally only in this specific region and nowhere else in the world. It's a special part of the mountain's unique ecosystem.
How Anthony Peak Got Its Name
The mountain was likely named after a person named James Anthony. He owned a farm in the nearby Round Valley area back in 1874. It was common for natural landmarks to be named after local settlers or landowners.
Exploring Anthony Peak
Getting to Anthony Peak is an adventure! The easiest way to reach the summit is by hiking along a road. This route is considered a Class 1 hike, which means it's pretty straightforward.
You can access the peak by following a series of forest roads:
- Start on Mendocino Pass Road (also known as FH-7 or County Road 338).
- Then, turn onto Forest Road M4 (also called FS-23N69).
- Finally, follow Service Road FS-23N60 to get closer to the top.
