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Mountain in the American state of California
Maggies Peaks
Maggies Peaks as seen from the south
Highest point
PeakMaggies Peaks (South)
Elevation8,703 ft (2,653 m) NAVD 88
Prominence579 ft (176 m)
Coordinates38°55′54″N 120°06′50″W / 38.9315744°N 120.1137971°W / 38.9315744; -120.1137971
Geography
LocationEl Dorado County, California, U.S.
Parent rangeSierra Nevada
Topo mapUSGS Emerald Bay
Climbing
Easiest routeclass 1-2

Maggies Peaks refers to a mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, southwest of Lake Tahoe. There are two peaks on the mountain about 0.7 miles (1 km) apart. The northern peak has an elevation of about 8,499 feet (2,590 m) and the southern peak has an elevation of 8,703 feet (2,653 m). The mountain is located in the Desolation Wilderness in El Dorado County, California. The summits overlook Lake Tahoe and affords very good views of the lake.

References

  1. ^ "Maggies Peaks-South Summit, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  2. "Maggies Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  3. "Maggies Peaks-North Summit, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.

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