Burnt Peak (California)

Summary

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]

Burnt Peak
South face of Burnt Peak.
Highest point
Elevation5,791 ft (1,765 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence2,448 ft (746 m)[1]
ListingHundred Peaks Section[2]
Coordinates34°40′57″N 118°34′36″W / 34.6824846°N 118.5767526°W / 34.6824846; -118.5767526[3]
Geography
Burnt Peak is located in California
Burnt Peak
Burnt Peak
Location in California
Burnt Peak is located in the United States
Burnt Peak
Burnt Peak
Burnt Peak (the United States)
LocationLos Angeles County, California, U.S.
Parent rangeSierra Pelona Ridge
Climbing
Easiest routeHike, class 1[2]

Geography edit

The mountain, 5,791 feet (1,765 m) 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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Burnt Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
  2. ^ a b "Burnt Peak". Hundred Peaks Section List. Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  3. ^ "Burnt Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
  4. ^ "Los Angeles Sectional Chart - 09-08-2022" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved 13 September 2022.