Hollister Peak
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Hollister Peak is a 1404 feet (428 m) volcanic plug
located near Morro Bay, California
. It is one of the Nine Sisters
, and receives its name from the family that lived at its base in 1884. It was of religious importance to the Chumash. As of 2011, there is no public access to Hollister Peak.
Volcanic plug
A volcanic plug, also called a volcanic neck or lava neck, is a volcanic landform created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano. When forming, a plug can cause an extreme build-up of pressure if volatile-charged magma is trapped beneath it, and this can sometimes lead to an...
located near Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,234, down from 10,350 at the 2000 census.- History :...
. It is one of the Nine Sisters
Nine Sisters
The Nine Sisters or the Morros are a chain of nine volcanic peaks and hills between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo, California. They are popular with photographers and rock climbers. Their volcanic origin makes them of significant geological interest. They support a wide variety of plant, animal,...
, and receives its name from the family that lived at its base in 1884. It was of religious importance to the Chumash. As of 2011, there is no public access to Hollister Peak.