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Monument Peak (San Bernardino County)

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Monument Peak is a summit in the San Bernardino Mountains, of San Bernardino County, California. It stands at an elevation of 5,272 ft (1,607 m).

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Monument Peak (San Bernardino County)
Bailey Canyon Road, San Bernardino

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Bailey Canyon Road
92322 San Bernardino
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