Twin Peaks

The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about located near the geographic center of San Francisco, California. The Twin Peaks are the second and third highest mountains in the city; only Mount Davidson is higher within San Francisco city limits. Location and climate The North and South Twin Peaks, also known as "Eureka" and "Noe" respectively, are about apart. The peaks form a divide for the summer coastal fog pushed in from the Pacific Ocean. Their west-facing slopes often get fog and strong winds, while the east-facing slopes receive more sun and warmth. Elevation at each summit is just over . Thin, sandy soil is commonplace on Twin Peaks, making them susceptible to erosion. On some rare occasions, Twin Peaks has been able to get a dusting of snow especially on February 5, 1976, when it got several inches of snow. Most recently on February 26, 2011, and February 5, 2019, Twin Peaks got a few flurries of snowflakes. History Early history Before the arrival of the Europeans, the native Ohlone people may have used Twin Peaks as a lookout or hunting ground.