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Hi Mountain Lookout Project

3198 ft. elevation, Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo County, California

Natural History of Hi Mountain

Hi Mountain Lookout is located in the incredibly diverse Santa Lucia Mountains. The Mediterranean climate and rugged mountains result in some of the highest plant and animal diversity in the county. Explore the fauna and flora of Hi Mountain with printable species checklists below, or through iNaturalist or eBird!

Species Lists

Birds

In addition to being an important part of the California Condor recovery program, Hi Mountain Lookout boasts a large diversity of birds.

Mammals

Hi Mountain also is home to many mammal species. Find a printable mammal checklist below.

Herps

Hi Mountain is home to a number of awesome herps as well! Find a printable checklist of local herps below.

Plants

Hi Mountain is home to many plant species. Find a printable checklist of some of the more common ones below

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