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San Gabriel National Monument - Wrightwood, Ca.

Circle Mountain

El. 6,875

Circle Mountain is located just outside of Wrightwood on the San Andreas Fault on the northern side of the San Gabriel Mountains. It has a blend of Montane Tranverse and Mojave plant life. Stands of pinyon pine, flannelbush, mountain mahogany, and lupine populate the slopes. On the summit there are views of the western Mojave, San Gabriel high country, and the distant San Bernardino Mountains. Circle Mountain is located just outside of Wrightwood.