Cobblestone Mountain (California)

Cobblestone Mountain
View of the mountain's eastern face
Highest point
Elevation 6,738 ft (2,054 m) NAVD 88
Prominence 1,373 ft (418 m)
Listing Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section
Coordinates 34°36′32″N 118°52′04″W
Geography
Location Ventura County California, U.S.
Parent range Topatopa Mountains
Transverse Ranges
Topo map USGS Cobblestone Mountain
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Cobblestone Mountain is a peak in the Topatopa Mountains, in Ventura County, about 14 mi (23 km) north of Piru, California. At 6,738 feet (2,054 m), it is the highest peak of the Topatopa Mountains. Second highest is Hines Peak. Snow frequently falls on the mountain during winter.

Overview

When viewing the Topatopa Mountains from the east, Cobblestone Mountain is the most visibly prominent mountain of the entire range. It can be seen from the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Fernando Valley from higher areas, on the westbound descent of the Santa Susana Pass on State Route 118, and in Gorman heading southbound on Interstate 5

The peak is in the Sespe Wilderness, which is part of the Los Padres National Forest.

Sunset upon Cobblestone Mountain as viewed from Santa Clarita.

See also