Horse Flats

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Coordinates: 34°20′33″N 118°00′36″W / 34.3425°N 118.01°W / 34.3425; -118.01 Horse Flats is a region of the San Gabriel mountains in the Angeles National Forest north of Los Angeles. It is known for its US Forest Service campground (open April 1-November 15) and for the excellent granite bouldering near the campground.

[edit] History

In the nineteenth century, the area was used by Tiburcio Vásquez and his gang as a hideout and corral for their stolen livestock[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ John W. Robinson, The San Gabriels, pp 21-22, Big Santa Anita Historical Society, 1991.

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