Brushy Peak

Brushy Peak, also known as Brushy Knob or Las Cuevas (The Caves), is a summit in Alameda County, California that overlooks the Livermore Valley. North of the valley, it is part of the Diablo Range. It rises to an elevation of 1,686 feet (514 m)[4] and is the location of Brushy Peak Regional Preserve; there are guided tours to the peak itself.[5]

Brushy Peak
Brushy Peak is located in California
Brushy Peak
Brushy Peak
Location in California
Highest point
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)[1]
Prominence722 ft (220 m)[2]
Coordinates37°46′2.68″N 121°42′11.02″W
Geography
LocationAlameda County, California, United States
Parent rangeDiablo Range[3]
Topo mapUSGS Byron Hot Springs

Historically, the peak and its immediate surroundings were used for some outdoor events, like picnics.[6]

References
  1. "Brushy Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. January 19, 1981. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  2. "Brushy Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  3. "Diablo Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brushy Peak
  5. "Brushy Peak Preserve Guided Tour from LARPD". www.larpd.org. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  6. "East Bay Regional Parks District". East Bay Parks.

37°46′04″N 121°42′12″W

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