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==History==
==History==
The area was part of the homeland and trading crossroads of the [[Tataviam]], [[Tongva people|Tongva]], and [[Chumash people]] for eight thousand years.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2006-03-03-prehistoric-mill_x.htm USA Today article USA Today] Accessed 5/22/2010</ref> The Chumash [[Burro Flats Painted Cave]] is just to the west in the [[Simi Hills]] on the [[Santa Susana Field Laboratory]] property.
The area was part of the homeland and trading crossroads of the [[Tataviam]], [[Tongva people|Tongva]], and [[Chumash people]] for eight thousand years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2006-03-03-prehistoric-mill_x.htm |publisher=USA Today |title=Prehistoric milling site found in California article USA Today |accessdate=2014-12-28}}</ref> The Chumash [[Burro Flats Painted Cave]] is just to the west in the [[Simi Hills]] on the [[Santa Susana Field Laboratory]] property.


Historic [[Santa Susana Pass]] is at the foot of the mountain, with the [[Old Santa Susana Stage Road]] located in the [[Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park]] nearby. Rocky Peak has been prominently featured in many classic [[Hollywood]] films, being next to three major [[Movie ranch]]es; the Iverson, [[Spahn Ranch|Spahn]], and [[Corriganville Movie Ranch|Corriganville]] Ranches; and its evocative 'Old-West [[Frontier]]' landscape scenery.
Historic [[Santa Susana Pass]] is at the foot of the mountain, with the [[Old Santa Susana Stage Road]] located in the [[Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park]] nearby. Rocky Peak has been prominently featured in many classic [[Hollywood]] films, being next to three major [[Movie ranch]]es; the Iverson, [[Spahn Ranch|Spahn]], and [[Corriganville Movie Ranch|Corriganville]] Ranches; and its evocative 'Old-West [[Frontier]]' landscape scenery.


==Rocky Peak Park - recreation==
==Rocky Peak Park==
[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=51 Rocky Peak Park], a {{convert|4800|acre|km2}} regional [[nature reserve|open space preserve]], includes the {{convert|4400|acre|km2|adj=on}} Runkle Ranch formerly owned by entertainer [[Bob Hope]]. The park reaches five miles (8&nbsp;km) northward from Simi Freeway to Las Llajas Canyon. Rocky Peak Park forms the most critical wildlife habitat linkage between the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills and on to the [[Santa Susana Mountains]].
Rocky Peak Park is located about {{convert|0.7|mi}} northwest of the peak includes the Runkle Ranch, formerly owned by entertainer [[Bob Hope]]. The park reaches five miles (8&nbsp;km) northward from Simi Freeway to Las Llajas Canyon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=51 |title=Rocky Peak Park |publisher=[[Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy]] |accessdate=2014-12-28}}</ref> a {{convert|4800|acre|km2}} regional [[nature reserve|open space preserve]], includes the {{convert|4400|acre|km2|adj=on}} Rocky Peak Park forms the most critical wildlife habitat linkage between the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills and on to the [[Santa Susana Mountains]].


There are miles of trails, including the [http://smmc.ca.gov/ROV%20Master%20Plan.pdf Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor], in Rocky Peak Park with panoramic views that are popular for [[hiking]], [[mountain biking]], and equestrian rides. They connect with other preserves to the northeast in the Santa Susanas.<ref>[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=51 www.lamountains. Rocky Peak Park. access date: 5/25/2010]</ref> [http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=53 Sage Ranch Park] is to the west with trails and camping.<ref>[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=53 www.lamountains. Sage Ranch Park. access date: 5/25/2010]</ref> The [[Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park]] and trail system is just to the south across the highway.
There are miles of trails, including the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://smmc.ca.gov/ROV%20Master%20Plan.pdf |title=Rim of the Valley Tail Corridor Master Plan |publisher=Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy |accessdate=2014-12-28}}</ref> in Rocky Peak Park with panoramic views that are popular for [[hiking]], [[mountain biking]], and equestrian rides. They connect with other preserves to the northeast in the Santa Susanas. Sage Ranch Park is to the west with trails and camping.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=53 |title=Sage Ranch Park |publisher=Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy |accessdate=2014-12-28}}</ref> The [[Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park]] and trail system is just to the south across the highway.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Oat Mountain (California)|Oat Mountain]]
* [[Oat Mountain (California)|Oat Mountain]]
* [[:Category:Santa Susana Mountains|Santa Susana Mountains topics index]]
* [[:Category:Santa Susana Mountains|Santa Susana Mountains topics index]]

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==External links==
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*'''[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=51 Official Rocky Peak Park website]'''
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*[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=53 Official Sage Ranch Park website]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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* '''[http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=51 Official Rocky Peak Park website]'''
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* [http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=53 Official Sage Ranch Park website]
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[[Category:Santa Susana Mountains]]
[[Category:Santa Susana Mountains]]

Revision as of 03:51, 29 December 2014

Rocky Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,715 ft (828 m) NAVD 88[1]
ListingLower Peaks Committee List[2]
Geography
LocationLos Angeles County / Ventura County, California, U.S.
RegionUS-CA
Parent rangeSanta Susana Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Simi Valley East
Climbing
Easiest routeRoad hike

Rocky Peak, located in Rocky Peak Park, is the third-highest point in the Santa Susana Mountains, and overlooks the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth, the Simi Hills, and the Simi Valley in Southern California. The peak, which is 2,715 feet (828 m) in elevation, sits on the Los Angeles County–Ventura County line.

Geography

Rocky Peak also marks the point where the county line changes direction from true North to a more North-Westerly direction. A large railroad spike driven into the rocks mark this exact spot on the county line. Rocky Peak, which gets its name from the many large craggy boulders that dot its surface, can be viewed from several locations along Topanga Canyon Blvd., and from California State Route 118, also known as the Ronald Reagan Freeway.

The nearest neighbor is Oat Mountain, the highest mountain in the Santa Susana Mountains range, which lies east of Rocky Peak.

History

The area was part of the homeland and trading crossroads of the Tataviam, Tongva, and Chumash people for eight thousand years.[3] The Chumash Burro Flats Painted Cave is just to the west in the Simi Hills on the Santa Susana Field Laboratory property.

Historic Santa Susana Pass is at the foot of the mountain, with the Old Santa Susana Stage Road located in the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park nearby. Rocky Peak has been prominently featured in many classic Hollywood films, being next to three major Movie ranches; the Iverson, Spahn, and Corriganville Ranches; and its evocative 'Old-West Frontier' landscape scenery.

Rocky Peak Park

Rocky Peak Park is located about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northwest of the peak includes the Runkle Ranch, formerly owned by entertainer Bob Hope. The park reaches five miles (8 km) northward from Simi Freeway to Las Llajas Canyon.[4] a 4,800 acres (19 km2) regional open space preserve, includes the 4,400-acre (18 km2) Rocky Peak Park forms the most critical wildlife habitat linkage between the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills and on to the Santa Susana Mountains.

There are miles of trails, including the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor,[5] in Rocky Peak Park with panoramic views that are popular for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian rides. They connect with other preserves to the northeast in the Santa Susanas. Sage Ranch Park is to the west with trails and camping.[6] The Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park and trail system is just to the south across the highway.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Chatsworth H 1". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  2. ^ "Lower Peaks Committee List". Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club.
  3. ^ "Prehistoric milling site found in California article USA Today". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
  4. ^ "Rocky Peak Park". Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
  5. ^ "Rim of the Valley Tail Corridor Master Plan" (PDF). Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
  6. ^ "Sage Ranch Park". Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Retrieved 2014-12-28.

External links

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