Cockscomb (mountain)

The Cockscomb is a high mountain in the Eastern Cape, in South Africa. It gets its name from its resemblance to a fowl's comb. It is situated in the Baviaanskloof region and the nearest town is Patensie. The Cockscomb is part of the Groot Winterhoek range. Its peak is 1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1] or 1,752 m (5,748 ft)[2] above sea level, depending on the source.

Cockscomb
Hanekam
Cockscomb peak rising out of the mist
Highest point
Elevation1,768 m (5,801 ft)[1]
Coordinates33°34′00″S 024°46′59″E
Geography
Cockscomb
Location in South Africa
LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
Parent rangeGreat Winterhoek Mountains

References

  1. "Topography, Geology and Geomorphology". Gamtoos Tourism. 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. "Cockscomb". Peakery. Retrieved 15 March 2014.


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