First time I have seen San Jacinto Peak. (Earlier today). Wow. The scale is off the charts. I am at about 1200 feet taking the photo from SR 111 and the peak rises above 11,800 feet. Do the math! The only more impressive mountain face I have seen is the Eiger's north face in Switzerland. But San Jacinto has the largest contrast in ecosystems wow. Just wow.
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It rises to over 10,800 feet not 11,800. Oooops, My mistake! Still impressive prominence