Santa Ana Mountains - Wikipedia
The Santa Ana Mountains are a short peninsular mountain range along the coast of Southern California in the United States. They extend for approximately 61 miles (98 km) southeast of the Los Angeles Basin largely along the border between Orange and Riverside counties.
Santa Ana Mountains | The Nature Conservancy in California
The Santa Ana Mountains represent a microcosm of California’s natural world in one place. Astonishingly, one of the country’s most intense concentrations of wildlife survives within one of its most densely developed regions.
Santa Ana Mountains : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
The Santa Ana Mountains are a peninsular mountain range in Southern California. The range is a key topographical landmark. The range forms much of the boundary between Orange and Riverside County. It is approximately 35 miles long. The highest peak within the range is …
Santa Ana Mountains | Santa Ana Mountains - Encyclopedia Britannica
Santa Ana Mountains, segment of the Coast Ranges (see Pacific mountain system), southern California, U.S. The range extends for about 25 miles (40 km) from the Santa Ana River southward along the Orange-Riverside county line.
Santa Ana Mountains Hikes - The Hikers Way
The Santa Ana Mountains include dramatic vistas from the high peaks, sub-alpine areas with pine forests, dramatic rock formations, and some amazingly lovely tree-lined canyons featuring wonderful waterfalls.
Top 10 Hikes and Walks in the Santa Ana Mountains | Komoot
Jan 14, 2025 · Browse the best walks in the Santa Ana Mountains and see interactive maps of the top 10 hiking trails and routes.
Hike Coal Canyon Trail - HikingGuy.com
After a short stretch next to the freeway on the Santa Ana River Trail, you'll hop into a wildlife corridor and up into the northwest Santa Ana Mountains. Along the way, you'll have views of Angeles National Forest, San Gorgonio, and at the top, Orange Counties' "Mini-Moab."
Saddleback Mountain Hike (Santiago Peak) - HikingGuy.com
Jan 16, 2025 · Hiking Saddleback Mountain takes you to the highest point in Orange County, Santiago Peak. It's also the highest point in the Santa Ana mountains at 5,689 feet. This hike takes the scenic Holy Jim Trail, the shortest route to the summit.
The 6 Most Amazing Peaks in the Santa Ana Mountains - Komoot
Jan 17, 2025 · Discover the best peaks in the Santa Ana Mountains in our guide, containing tips, pictures and maps of the top 6 in the region. Recommended by other members of the komoot community, simply find the one you like most and plan your adventure to it in just a few clicks!
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Jan 9, 2025 · What causes the Santa Ana winds? The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.