San Gabriel Mountains
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 Location of the San Gabriel Mountains in California |
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 Peaks in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains: Telegraph Peak 2,739 m (left), Cucamonga Peak 2,721 m (center), Ontario Peak (center right) |
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| Highest peak | Mount San Antonio ( 3067 m ) |
| location | California (USA) |
| part of | Transverse ranges |
| Coordinates | 34 ° 17 ′ N , 117 ° 39 ′ W |
The San Gabriel Mountains are a mountain range in California . As part of the Transverse Ranges , they are located in northern Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino County .
The formation delimits the Greater Los Angeles Area from the Mojave Desert . The San Andreas Fault runs between the latter and the northern limit of the mountains ; to the east are the San Bernardino Mountains . The entire region lies within the Angeles National Forest , which is a popular recreational area, especially for residents of the nearby city of Los Angeles . The highest mountain is Mount San Antonio at 3,067 meters , which is also popularly called Mt. Baldy. Another well-known mountain is Mount Wilson , 1749 meters high , on which the Mount Wilson Observatory is built.
Transport and tourism
The California State Route 2 or the portion thereof Angeles Crest Highway is the only road that leads through the central San Gabriel Mountains. The road condition is poor in places, the route is winding. The Angeles Crest Highway is closed in winter due to falling rocks and the risk of avalanches. Another important stretch of road is the Angeles Forest Highway , which runs from its junction with the Angeles Crest Highway to near Acton and thus connects the Antelope Valley and the surrounding forests with Los Angeles.
The Interstate 15 crosses the mountains in its eastern part. It is the main traffic route between the eastern Los Angeles metropolitan area and the Sonoran Desert .
Mt. Baldy and Mountain High are some of the most popular winter sports areas in the San Gabriel Mountains. In summer the mountain region is also well visited by hikers and day trippers.
mountains
The San Gabriel Mountains include the following peaks, listed by altitude:
- Mount San Antonio (Mt.Baldy) 3067 m
- Pine Mountain 2940 m
- Dawson Peak 2918 m
- Mount Baden-Powell 2865 m
- Throop Peak 2785 m
- Mount Burnham 2742 m
- Telegraph Peak 2739 m
- Cucamonga Peak 2721 m
- Ontario Peak 2650 m
- Mount Islip 2515 m
- Iron Mountain 2440 m
- South Mount Hawkins 2372 m
- Vetter Mountain 1800 m
- Mount Wilson 1740 m
- Mount Disappointment 1817 m
- Mount Lowe 1707 m
- Echo Mountain 978 m
Buildings
See also
Web links
- Private site with lots of information (English)
