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Built as a memorial to Mary Carpenter Yawkey, Mt. Helix Park with its huge outdoor Amphitheatre nestled into the hillside below the magnificent 35-foot-tall Christian Cross crowning this 1,370 foot mountain peak, is one of the most recognized landmarks in San Diego County.
Dedicated to a mother, Mary Yawkey, Mt. Helix Park has been a staple in San Diego since it was built in 1925. The 35 ft cross sits at an elevation of 1365 ft or 416.05 m. The Park is a perfect place for a picnic, a quiet walk or for photography.
Located thirteen miles east of downtown San Diego, this six-acre mountaintop park was underwritten by siblings Mary Yawkey White and Cyrus Carpenter Yawkey as a memorial to their mother.
The Park, including a 1600-capacity outdoor amphitheater was built in 1925 and gifted to the County of San Diego in 1929 by the founding Yawkey family.
Dec 26, 2013 · Mount Helix arguably has one of the best panoramic views in San Diego County. Sitting at 1,300 feet, this park is recognized as one of the county’s most beautiful landmarks. The park is 100% volunteer run and relies on donations to help keep it open to the public.
Climbing. Easiest route. Road. Palomar Mountain (/ ˈpæləmɑːr / PAL-ə-mar; Spanish: Monte Palomar [paloˈmaɾ]) is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County, California. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park.
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Jul 1, 1972 · Reviewed by Helen Ellsberg, free-lance writer, photographer and author of the recently published Mines of Julian and Los Coronados Islands. Her articles have appeared in a variety of magazines and journals. She holds an M.A. degree in English from San Diego State College and makes her home in Alpine.
