What is altamont pass?

Altamont Pass is a mountain pass in the Diablo Range of Northern California, located in Alameda County. It is a major thoroughfare for transportation, with Interstate 580 and several other highways passing through the area.

Altamont Pass is known for its wind turbines, which dot the landscape and produce renewable energy. The area is considered one of the windiest places in California, making it an ideal location for wind power generation.

The pass is significant historically as well, as it was the site of the infamous Altamont Free Concert in 1969, where the Rolling Stones headlined and violence broke out among the crowd, resulting in the death of a concertgoer.

Altamont Pass is also popular for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and bird-watching. The Altamont Pass Wind Farm Visitor Center provides information on the wind turbines and offers guided tours.