Rocky Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,715 ft (828 m) NAVD 88 |
| Listing | Lower Peaks Committee List |
| Geography | |
| Location | Los Angeles County / Ventura County, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Santa Susana Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Simi Valley East |
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| Easiest route | Road hike |
Rocky Peak is a cool mountain in Southern California. It's part of the Santa Susana Mountains. This peak is the fourth-highest point in the range.
From Rocky Peak, you can see amazing views. You can look out over the San Fernando Valley and Chatsworth. You can also see the Simi Hills and Simi Valley. The peak is about 2,715 feet (828 meters) tall. It sits right on the border between Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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Where is Rocky Peak Located?
Rocky Peak is a special spot on the county line. This is where the border changes direction. It goes from pointing straight north to more northwest. A large railroad spike marks this exact place on the rocks.
The mountain gets its name from the many large, rocky boulders that cover it. You can see Rocky Peak from different roads. These include Topanga Canyon Blvd. and California State Route 118. Route 118 is also known as the Ronald Reagan Freeway.
The closest mountain to Rocky Peak is Oat Mountain. Oat Mountain is the highest peak in the Santa Susana Mountains. It is located to the east of Rocky Peak.
A Look at Rocky Peak's History
For thousands of years, this area was home to different Native American groups. These included the Tataviam, Tongva, and Chumash people. They used this land as a place to live and trade. The Chumash Burro Flats Painted Cave is nearby. It is located to the west in the Simi Hills.
The historic Santa Susana Pass is at the base of the mountain. The Old Santa Susana Stage Road is also close by. It is found in the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. Rocky Peak has appeared in many classic Hollywood movies. This is because it is near three big movie ranches. These were the Iverson, Spahn, and Corriganville Ranches. Its landscape looks like the 'Old West Frontier'.
Exploring Rocky Peak Park
Rocky Peak Park is a large nature area. It is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northwest of the peak itself. The park includes the Runkle Ranch, which used to belong to the famous entertainer Bob Hope.
The park stretches about five miles (8 km) north. It goes from the Simi Freeway to Las Llajas Canyon. This regional open space preserve is about 4,800 acres (19 km2) in size. The Rocky Peak Park area itself is about 4,400 acres (18 km2). This park is very important for wildlife. It connects the Santa Susana Mountains and the Simi Hills. The highest point in the park is 2,717 feet (828 meters). This is 2 feet higher than Rocky Peak itself!
There are many miles of trails in Rocky Peak Park. These trails offer amazing views. They are popular for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The trails connect to other preserves in the Santa Susanas. Sage Ranch Park is to the west. It also has trails and places for camping. The Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park and its trails are just south, across the highway.
See also
In Spanish: Pico Rocky para niños
