Cobblestone Mountain (California) Explained

Cobblestone Mountain
Elevation Ft:6738
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1373
Prominence Ref:[2]
Location:Ventura County California, U.S.
Range:Topatopa Mountains
Transverse Ranges
Listing:Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section[3]
Coordinates:34.609°N -118.8679°W
Topo:USGS Cobblestone Mountain
Easiest Route:Hike

Cobblestone Mountain is a peak in the Topatopa Mountains, in Ventura County, about north of Piru, California. At 6738feet, it is the highest peak of the Topatopa Mountains. Second highest is Hines Peak.[2] Snow frequently falls on the mountain during winter.

Overview

When viewing the Topatopa Mountains from the east, Cobblestone Mountain is the most visibly prominent mountain of the entire range. It can be seen from the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Fernando Valley from higher areas, on the westbound descent of the Santa Susana Pass on State Route 118, and in Gorman heading southbound on Interstate 5

The peak is in the Sespe Wilderness, which is part of the Los Padres National Forest.

See also

Notes and References

  1. EW7620 . Cobblestone . 2014-03-02.
  2. 1290 . Cobblestone Mountain, California . 2014-03-02.
  3. 07M . Cobblestone Mountain . 2014-02-23.