Strawberry Peak () is a prominent peak in the

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. It is located about north of

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, and from

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, along the

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. Strawberry Peak is the tallest of the front range peaks, being three feet higher than nearby

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. Both can be widely seen from greater Los Angeles and the

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, and are popular with hikers. Other prominent nearby peaks include Josephine Peak and Mount Wilson. Strawberry Peak was named by mountaineers over a century ago, who felt the peak resembled an enormous upside-down strawberry. The peak can be ascended on the east side as a 7.2-mile round-trip trail walk using Strawberry Peak Trail, which begins near th
Red Box Picnic Area
or from the west as a class 3 scramble from a trailhead near the entrance to th
Switzer Picnic Site
The area was closed to the public as a result of the Station Fire. However, the last closure order expired on May 24, 2014. Remaining fire damage in the area is minimal. It is especially common to see Rattlesnakes in the area.

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