Burnt Peak (California) Explained

Burnt Peak
Elevation Ft:5791
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:2448
Listing:Hundred Peaks Section[2]
Location:Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Range:Sierra Pelona Ridge
Map:USA California#USA
Map Size:200
Coordinates:34.6825°N -118.5768°W
Coordinates Ref:[3]
Easiest Route:Hike,

Burnt Peak is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, located in northwestern Los Angeles County, Southern California. The peak is home to a VOR air navigation beacon.[4]

Geography

The mountain, in elevation, is protected within the Angeles National Forest. It is north of Santa Clarita, west of Lake Hughes, and east of the Ridge Route. Just a few miles north lies the unincorporated town of Three Points.

The Sierra Pelona Mountains are part of the Transverse Ranges System.

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. 1294 . Burnt Peak, California . 2009-07-04.
  2. 08B . Burnt Peak . 2009-12-17.
  3. 239871 . Burnt Peak . 2009-07-04.
  4. Web site: Los Angeles Sectional Chart - 09-08-2022 . Federal Aviation Administration . 13 September 2022.