Hollister Peak

Hollister Peak

Infobox Mountain
Name = Hollister Peak
Photo = Ninesisters.jpg
Caption = The second peak is Hollister. Cerro Romauldo is seen in front of it. The photograph was taken looking northwest from the top of Bishop Peak.
Elevation = convert|1404|ft|m|0
Location = Morro Bay, California
Range =
Prominence =
Coordinates =
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Age = 20 million years
Last eruption =
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Hollister Peak (elevation 1,404 ft) is located near the town of Morro Bay, California. It is one of the Nine Sisters. It is a volcanic plug. Hollister Peak's name is from the family that lived at the base in 1884. It was of religious importance to the Chumash.

External links

* [http://www.morrobay.com/whattodo/ninepeaks/ Morro Bay Nine Sisters entry]


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