San Emigdio Mountains

San Emigdio Mountains
Range
Mt. Pinos at top right
Country	United States
State	California
Counties	Kern, Ventura, Los Angeles
Part of	Transverse Ranges
Borders on	Tehachapi Mountains, Temblor Range
Coordinates	34°52′23.912″N 119°10′44.394″W
Highest point	San Emigdio Mountain
- elevation	7,492 ft (2,284 m)
Location of San Emigdio Mountains in California

The San Emigdio Mountains are a part of the Transverse Ranges in Southern California, extending from Interstate 5 at Lebec and Gorman on the east to Highway 33–166 on the west. They link the Tehachapis and Temblor Range and form the southern wall of the San Joaquin Valley.

The range is within Los Angeles, Ventura, and Kern Counties. The highest point is San Emigdio Mountain at 7,492 feet (2,284 m). The mountains generally lie in an east-west direction.

Towns or settlements near the San Emigdio Mountains include Frazier Park, Lake of the Woods, and Pine Mountain Club.

Highest peaks

1. San Emigdio Mountain 7,492 ft (2,284 m)
2. Tecuya Mountain 7,160+ ft (2,182+ m)
3. Escapula Peak 7,080+ ft (2,158+ m)
4. Brush Mountain 7,048 ft (2,148 m)
5. Antimony Peak 6,848 ft (2,087 m)
6. Eagle Rest Peak 6,005 ft (1,830 m)

Adjacent ranges

Adjacent Transverse Ranges, with their wildlife corridors, include:

• Tehachapi Mountains — on the northeast
• Sierra Pelona Mountains — on the east
• Santa Susana Mountains - (to the south)
• Topatopa Mountains — on the southwest
• San Rafael Mountains - (to the northwest)
• Santa Ynez Mountains - (to the northwest)
• and San Joaquin Valley — on the north

See also

• Mountain Communities of the Tejon Pass
• Pyramid Lake
• Index: Transverse Ranges

External links

• Peakbagger: The San Emigdio Mountains
• The Wildlands Conservancy: Wind Wolves Preserve website