Mount Oso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Oso |
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Mount Oso in the distance.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,352 ft (1,022 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 960 ft (290 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stanislaus County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Diablo Range |
| Topo map | USGS Solyo |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | None (gated private property) |
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Mount Oso is a mountain located in Western Stanislaus County, California, in the United States. It is part of the Diablo Range. Standing at 3,352 feet (about 1,022 meters) tall, it is the third highest point in Stanislaus County. You can often see many radio stations and an old forest fire lookout tower on the mountain. Mount Oso is so important to the area that it even appears in the logo for the City of Modesto because it's a big part of the local skyline.
What's in a Name?
The name Mount Oso comes from the Spanish word oso, which means "bear." It is believed that an explorer named Gabriel Moraga probably discovered this mountain during his trips through the Central Valley in California. This mountain is very visible from Modesto, California, and it creates a beautiful view, especially when seen with the nearby almond orchards. We don't know the exact date when someone first climbed to the top of Mount Oso.
Where is Mount Oso?
Mount Oso is located in Western Stanislaus County, about 10 miles west of the town of Westley, California. It's important to know that the mountain is not open to the public. This is because it is surrounded by private land with gates, so people cannot visit it without permission.
