Tahquitz Peak

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Tahquitz Peak (8828 ft/2691m) is named for a leader of the Soboba Indians, Chief Tahquitz, about whom there are various legends. In one story, after changing from a loved to a hated chief as a result of evil spirits, Tahquitz' body was destroyed by his tribe, but his spirit escaped to the present Tahquitz Peak. Thunderstorms in the area are evidence of his presence. Legend has it that his spirit still lives there with a rattlesnake and a condor, although the watchful fire lookout cannot corroborate this.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahquitz_Peak
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Coordinates:   33°45'19"N   116°40'37"W
This article was last modified 2 years ago