Flora and Fauna
Black Oak, Madrone, and various grasses and shrubs are the most common vegetation in the oak savanna on the lower slopes. Poison Oak also grows in these areas. Towards the summit there are more conifer trees, such as Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Incense Cedar.
The peak is home to many species of birds, including woodpeckers, quail, orioles, eagles, hawks, falcons, and wild turkeys. In winter, kinglets, warblers, and sparrows also inhabit the mountain. Deer, bears, cougars, bobcats, and rattlesnakes live on the peak all year long.
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