Cowles Mountain

Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain as seen from San Diego. A remnant of the "S" can be seen near the summit.
Highest point
Elevation1,593 ft (486 m) NAVD 88
Prominence991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates32°48′45″N 117°01′52″W / 32.8125497°N 117.0311403°W / 32.8125497; -117.0311403
Geography
Cowles Mountain
Topo mapUSGS La Mesa
Climbing
Easiest routeTrail

Cowles Mountain (/koʊlz/, /kaʊlz/ {a proscribed pronunciation}; properly KOHLZ, commonly KOWLZ) is a prominent mountain in San Carlos, San Diego, California. The 1,593-foot (486 m) summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego. It is protected within Mission Trails Regional Park.