Talk:Tahquitz Peak

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The legend section of this article needs a reference. A little snooping on the net turns up various conflicting legends (e.g., this story). Should we leave this section of the article in? It seems rather random and unsubstantiated to be included, but I'd like further input.


 * Mark Acuña related the Tongva version to me, that Takwish had been an evil chief who was cast out by the tribe. In both the Tongva and Cahuilla versions, he eats souls, and the name "Takwish" seems to be allied with "takwi", which means "eater" and was the person in a Tongva village who decided how food was apportioned during a famine. Now if I could only remember where I read that...--Curtis Clark 04:23, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

So, any other opinions? Should we retain or delete this legend paragraph? Tanthalas39 21:02, 16 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Especially since there are multiple, conflicting legends, it is probably best to document all those where documentation can be found, but delete any that are unsubstantiated or are original research. Blank Verse 01:52, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

The current photograph of Tahquitz is not very focused, and it's hard to get a good idea of the size. I think that the photograph to the right here shows much more detail and gives the viewer a more accurate conception of the immensity of the rock. Both pictures could be included, if the "across-the-valley" one is also important to gain its context within the San Jacinto mountains, but that might clutter this article too much. I am the photographer of this picture, but is it okay to include the person? It's my brother, and he certainly doesn't mind, but I thought it might violate some wiki rules... Tanthalas39 00:44, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

Article confuses Tahquitz Rock and Tahquiz Peak
This article is mistitled, confusing and misleading. It is titled "Tahquiz Peak" when in fact, most of the article refers to "Tahquitz Rock", which is a rock outcropping of located near Tahquitz Peak. According to the Tom Harrison Wilderness Trail map, the "Peak" is 8846 feet high. (The map does not give a separate elevation for the "Rock", which is lower). Main ascent to the "Peak" is the South Ridge Trail, and not the climbs described in the article.

Some parts of the article point at the distinction between the "Rock" and the "Peak".

The easiest way to fix the article is probably to rename it "Tahquitz Rock" and create another article titled "Tahquitz Peak".

Tahquitz Peak is also notable because it is an old fire observation outpost. It is no longer used as such, but the lookout is still there. (It is currently boarded up). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.106.160.31 (talk) 19:31, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

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