Signal Peak (Orange County, California)

Signal Peak is the highest point in the San Joaquin Hills area of Orange County, California, United States. Its elevation is 1,164 feet (355 m). The peak is visible in the southern sky in most of north Orange County, and from far southern Los Angeles County. Signal Peak overlooks the University of California, Irvine, to the north and Crystal Cove State Park to the south and southeast. It is the first and highest peak that one encounters traveling southbound on State Route 73. It is a major two-way radio site for Orange County.

Signal Peak
Signal Peak visible from Temple Hill over Laguna Canyon
Highest point
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence794 ft (242 m)[2]
Coordinates33°36′22″N 117°48′43″W / 33.606009525°N 117.811979397°W / 33.606009525; -117.811979397[1]
Geography
Signal Peak is located in California
Signal Peak
Signal Peak
Location in California
LocationOrange County, California, U.S.
Parent rangeSan Joaquin Hills
Topo mapUSGS Laguna Beach

Signal Peak also serves as a visual reporting checkpoint for incoming private aircraft from the south, inbound to land at John Wayne Airport.

References

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  1. ^ a b "San Joaquin". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
  2. ^ "Signal Peak, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
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