Santiago Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Santiago Peak |
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| Kalawpa, Mount Downey, Old Saddle Buck, Old Saddleback, Saddleback Mountain, San Juan Mountain, Santa Ana Peak, Temescal Peak, Trabuco Peak | |
Santiago Peak's south slopes, seen from above San Juan Canyon, February 2008.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 4,387 ft (1,337 m) |
| Listing | California county high points 37th |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Saint James |
| Language of name | Spanish |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cleveland National Forest, Orange / Riverside counties, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Santa Ana Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Santiago Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Santiago Peak is a tall mountain in Southern California. It's the highest point in the Santa Ana Mountains and Orange County. This peak also sits right on the border of Orange and Riverside counties. At the very top, you'll see many antennas for phone and TV signals. The mountain gets its name from Santiago Creek, which starts on its side. Sometimes, in winter, you can even see snow on the peak!
Hiking to Santiago Peak
Many trails lead to the top of Santiago Peak. The most popular one for hikers is called the Holy Jim trail. This trail climbs about 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) and is a 16-mile (25.7-kilometer) round trip.
It's a hike that can be a bit tough, but it's really fun during spring and winter. This is because there are fewer insects when the weather is cooler.
From the top of Santiago Peak, you can see other big mountains in Southern California. These include San Gorgonio Mountain, San Jacinto Peak, and Mount San Antonio. However, because of all the antennas at the summit, you can't see everything from one spot. You might need to walk about a quarter-mile around the antennas to get views in every direction.
Radio Communication at the Peak
Santiago Peak is a very important spot for radio signals. Many companies and government groups have buildings there. These include American Tower, Crown Castle, MobileRelay Associates, and the State of California.
The peak helps send radio signals across a huge area. This includes much of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties. It has facilities for many types of communication. This includes FM radio, two-way radios, and even microwave signals.
Images for kids
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Santiago Peak looking north (November 2021)
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Santiago Peak at sunset, looking west (November 2021)
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Center of Santiago Peak, looking north (November 2021)
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Santiago Peak at sunset, looking southwest towards San Clemente (November 2021)
See also
In Spanish: Pico Santiago (California) para niños
