East County News Service
June 7, 2026 (Cuyamaca) – A mountain in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park formerly called Stonewall Peak has officially had a name change. It is now called Cush-pii, which means “Sharp Peak” in the Kumeyaay language.
The California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names opted to rename the craggy landmark to restore its original Native Americna cultural meaning.
Early settlers in the region during the 1870s included some Confederate civil war soldiers, who called the prominent peak after Confederate War General Stonewall Jackson. But in an era when monuments to Confederate officers have been taken down across the nation so as not to honor those who fought to protect slavery, the name was viewed as offensive to many.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park posted on Facebook, “This name change has been in the works for a while and became official at the end of last year. A huge shout out to Kumeyaay Diegueno Land Conservancy for getting the name changed. Expect to see updated trail and interpretive signs marking this change in the upcoming months. “
The summit stands 5,730 feet above sea level, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Cuyamaca Mountains in San DIego’s East County. It’s a popular hiking destination, with a 4-mile round trip moderate-to-strenuous loop trail. The hike takes 2-3 hours to complete on average, including a steep climb with cable-assisted steps near the granite peak.
To visit Cush-pii, you can park in the Paso Picacho campground’s day-use agree, which has a vehicle parking fee that varies seasonally.