Giant Mound of Dirt Dubbed 'Mt. Chipotle' Captivates California Community

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A California community has been brought together by a rather odd but endearing landmark: a massive mound of dirt dubbed 'Mt. Chipotle.' According to a local media report, the sizeable earth pile became something of a sensation in the town of Oakhurst after resident Larry Townsend took to a local Facebook page with his fanciful recounting of how he scaled the 'mountain' that was left behind in a plaza parking lot following some construction. His 'harrowing' dispatches captured the imagination of the community, which came to embrace the quirky mound named after the fast-casual Mexican chain restaurant located in the shopping center.

More on this delightful story at the Coast to Coast AM website.


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