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  San Jacinto Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The San Jacinto Mountains are short mountain range east of Los Angeles in southern California in the United States.
The San Jacinto Mountains are the northernmost of the Peninsular Ranges, which run 1500 km (900 miles) from Southern California to the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
The range is the eastern boundary of the San Jacinto Valley, location of Hemet; it also marks the eastern edge of the fast-growing Inland Empire region and Greater Los Angeles as a whole.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Jacinto_Mountains   (416 words)

  
 San Jacinto & Santa Rosa Mountains Hiking - Hikes
The north face of San Jacinto Peak, at one point soaring 9000 feet up in four horizontal miles, is one of the most imposing escarpments in the U.S. Upon witnessing sunrise on the peak a century ago, J...
San Jacinto Peak is a close second after San Gorgonio Mountain on the roster of Southern California high points, but its more sharply defined and imposing bulk makes it instantly identifiable from alm...
This definitive trip in the San Jacintos is a complete south-to-north traverse of the range, culminating in a climb to the viewful 10,804-foot summit of “San Jack.” The variety of climates and contras...
www.trails.com /activity.asp?area=12065   (612 words)

  
 GORP - San Jacinto Wilderness - Precipitous Peaks outside Palm Springs
Bounded on the west by the San Jacinto Fault and on the north and east by the San Andreas Fault, the entire region is seismically active: The range is still rising.
In 1929, formal acquisition of private lands that dotted the mountain uplands began, and by 1935, the state controlled a core area of 12,695 acres that was designated in 1937 as a new unit in the state park system.
In 1964, it was renamed the San Jacinto Wilderness and was expanded in 1984 to 32,040 acres.
gorp.away.com /gorp/publishers/westcliffe/ca_jacin.htm   (881 words)

  
 San Jacinto Mountains
San Jacinto at 10,804' is second only to Mt. San Gorgonio as the tallest mountain in Southern California.
The San Jacinto Wilderness is a protected wilderness area, and a permit is required for entry.
The center area, which includes the peak, is the San Jacinto State Wilderness (State of California), and the adjacent areas to the north and south form the San Jacinto Wilderness (San Bernardino National Forest).
www.etreking.com /eTreking/Pages/SanJacintoMts.html   (1224 words)

  
 Points of Interest, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
San Jacinto Mountain is the highest point along the Peninsular Range Province, rising to an elevation of 10,804 feet above mean sea level as the result of fault block activity.
Within the mountain range, Cahulla villages were generally located in or near the mouth of a canyon or in a valley, and in some instances there were both summer and winter villages with the former being at higher elevations and the latter closer to the valley floor.
San Jacinto Mountain is home to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which takes visitors by cable car from the desert up 6,000 feet to alpine forests in 15 minutes.
www.blm.gov /ca/palmsprings/points_of_interest.html   (3950 words)

  
 San Marcos Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The bright green shrubs are southern mountain misery (Chamaebatia australis), a gabbro endemic in San Diego County.
Mountain mahogany actually belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and produces very hard wood that sinks in water when dry (with a specific gravity greater than 1.0).
Unlike the San Marcos Mts., the Merriam Mts are composed of large granodiorite boulders.
waynesword.palomar.edu /smount1.htm   (1498 words)

  
 Western Riverside County MSHCP
The CNDDB includes 10 occurrences associated with the San Jacinto Mountains, primarily within the San Jacinto Peak and Lake Fulmor USGS 7.5" quadrants (this species is considered “sensitive” by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and therefore precise locality data is not included within the database).
Both the mapped data and the literature clearly identify the San Jacinto Mountains as a critical area for lemon lily.
In western Riverside County, lemon lily is considered to be limited to the San Jacinto Mountains (Reiser 1994; Skinner 1988).
ecoregion.ucr.edu /full.asp?sp_num=172   (1076 words)

  
 California Desert dot Gov - Your gateway to desert recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
San Jacinto Mountain is the highest point along the Peninsular Range Province, rising to an elevation of 10,804 feet as the result of fault block activity.
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains provide the world-renowned scenic backdrop to Palm Springs and the desert communities of the Coachella Valley.
The legislation designating the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Congress found the following: "The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains in southern California contain nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational and scientific values.
www.californiadesert.gov /resources.php?code=sanjac   (380 words)

  
 Mt San Jacinto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The majority of Marion Mountain Trail traverses the Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness; this means the hiker must obtain a wilderness permit, available from the state park headquarters at 29505 Highway 243 in Idyllwild.
In addition, because trailhead parking and the first mile of trail is in the San Bernardino National Forest, you'll need to display a U.S. Forest Service Adventure Pass or purchase a $5 day use pass from the forest service's San Jacinto Ranger District at 54270 Pinecrest in Idyllwild.
The modest springs-spawned creek forms part of the headwaters of the North Fork of the San Jacinto River.
www.thetrailmaster.com /MtSanJacinto.html   (817 words)

  
 San Bernardino Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The San Bernardino Mountains are a short transverse mountain range northeast of Los Angeles in southern California in the United States.
The mountains run for approximately 60 mi (100 km) east-west on the southern edge of the Mojave Desert in southwestern San Bernardino County north of the city of San Bernardino.
The range is separated from the San Gabriel Mountains to the west by Cajon Pass, and from the San Jacinto Mountains to the south/southeast by Banning Pass.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Bernardino_Mountains   (227 words)

  
 San Jacinto News
IN WITH THE NEW: San Jacinto's newest fire truck dwarfs its ancestor in the driveway of the city's new station during the formal opening.
A strike team including 10 men from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach fire departments headed toward the San Jacinto Mountains early Friday morning to help battle a deadly wildfire believed to be set by an arsonist.
San Jacinto residents can rest easier these days due to the addition of a new fire station.
www.topix.net /city/san-jacinto-ca   (729 words)

  
 San Jacintos study   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
San Jacinto Mountains - Pines to Palms Highway [Road; Highway 74]; on a rocky, desert slope; elevation 3600 feet; Palm Desert 15'Q - 09/14/1946 - John C. Roos - 3023 - 33.6010-116.4201 - 5538013717869
San Jacinto Mountains - hills east of Hemet, on the road to Idyllwild; Hemet 15'Q - 8/2/1941 - John C. Roos - 83 - 33.7421°N, 116.8566°W - 5132823733373
San Jacinto Mountains - on Highway 74 [Pines to Palms Highway] from Banning, 2 miles north of Idyllwild; on side of road on a dry slope; white pine community; elevation 4000 feet; Palm Springs 15'Q - 5/4/1968 - Tony Beck - 680504-10 - 33.7606°N, 116.7369°W - 5243653735449
wam.riversideca.gov /voyager/Results.cfm?ParentID=223142   (7011 words)

  
 Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument - BLM California
It reflects the vision of the local jurisdictions and national desires to ensure special landscapes within our country are protected as open space for current and future generations.
The National Monument's mountains rise abruptly from the desert floor to an elevation of 10,834 feet at the top of Mount San Jacinto.
The quality of life and recreational opportunities the mountains afford contribute significantly to Coachella Valley's status as a popular resort destination and retirement community.
www.blm.gov /ca/palmsprings/santarosa/santa_rosa_national_monument.html   (308 words)

  
 Mountain Biking in Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountains - Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The San Jacinto mountains offer about 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails that are open to mountain bike riding.
Ends at the South Fork of the San Jacinto River.
You may ride your mountain bike on the following hiking trails, provided you show courtesy to pedestrians and others using the trails.
www.idyllwildchamber.com /to_do_biking.html   (532 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Notice of Availability of Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Proposed ...
Instructions for filing of protests are described in the preface of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Management Plan/FEIS and are included in the Supplementary Information section of this notice.
Records of Decision will be prepared by the BLM and FS for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Management Plan in accordance with planning regulations at Title 43 CFR 1610 and NEPA.
The decision of the BLM Director shall be the final decision of the Department of the Interior.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2003/October/Day-31/i26816.htm   (1287 words)

  
 Santa Rosa&San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is developing a volunteer program as well as a nonprofit foundation to support conservation, education, and research.
OLLA — A type of Indian artifacts sometimes found in the mountains, this is a pot with a narrow neck that was used for storing water or seeds.
ESCARPMENT or SCARP — A steep cliff, as in the north face of Mount San Jacinto.
www.monumentaltreasure.com /land.html   (567 words)

  
 James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve
ArcView and Arc/Info GIS coverages for most of San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Ranges; relational database of species lists, research projects, monitoring records, permanent vegetation plot data; aerial photography and photomonitoring records since the 1940s.
The James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve is located on an alluvial bench situated at the lower end of Hall Canyon, a steep, western flank of Black Mountain.
Operating as a satellite to the James Reserve, the Oasis de los Osos Reserve is located at the west end of the Coachella Valley, north of Palm Springs, and encompasses 65 hectares (160 acres) situated on a steep elevational gradient near the base of the north-facing escarpment of Mount San Jacinto.
nrs.ucop.edu /James-San-Jacinto.htm   (508 words)

  
 City of San Jacinto Home Page
Immediate conservation efforts are needed in Hemet and San Jacinto, as the two cities join Eastern Municipal Water District and Lake Hemet Municipal Water District in implementing a groundwater management plan.
The City of San Jacinto continues to monitor the Esperanza Fire and its potential for affecting the City of San Jacinto and its residents.
The City Council of the City of San Jacinto is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on San Jacinto's Planning Commission.
ci.san-jacinto.ca.us   (239 words)

  
 Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
The plan is built upon the existing strong cooperative efforts of the Santa Rosa Mountains National Scenic Area, which was designated by the Secretary of the Interior in 1990.
The Santa Rosa National Monument covers 272,000 acres, including 60,000 acres within the San Jacinto District of the San Bernardino National Forest and 86,000 acres within the Bureau of Land Management California Desert Conservation Area.
The remaining land within the boundary of the National Monument is managed by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Game, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Riverside county, local cities and private landowners.
www.fs.fed.us /r5/business-plans/san-bernardino/financials/monument.html   (513 words)

  
 California Desert dot Gov - Your gateway to desert recreation
Within the 272,000 acres of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument a wide variety of bird species can be found.
Many miles of trails can be found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains which provide beautiful scenic vistas and natural treasures to be discovered by hikers, bikers, and equestrian trail users.
Within the 272,000 acres of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument a wide variety of wildlife can be found.
www.californiadesert.gov /miniact.php?code=sanjac   (337 words)

  
 closure Santa Rosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On October 25, 2000, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument was established by an Act of Congress that was signed into law by President Clinton (Pub.
The Coachella Valley Plan covered portions of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain National Monument and addresses recovery of the bighorn sheep.
In compliance with 43 CFR 8364.1(c), notice is hereby given that BLM is closing portions of public lands in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
www.angelesvolunteers.org /press/SantaRosa03.htm   (763 words)

  
 James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, ESRI Conservation Program GIS Stories
is a University of California operated biological field station located on 30 acres at 5,300' asl in a remote wilderness area of the San Jacinto Mountains (Latitude: 33deg 48' 30" N Longitude: 116deg 46' 40" W, Average Temperatures: August maximum: 35deg C (96deg F); January minimum: -14deg C (6deg F)).
Oasis de los Osos, a 65-ha (160-acre) satellite reserve, is located nearby at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, north of Palm Springs, and has a mixture of desert and coastal species.
Using these and other methods, I have monitored numerous rare species and communities within the San Jacinto Mountains for nearly 17 years, insuring that land use and resource management decision-makers incorporate this data into their projects and programs.
www.conservationgis.org /ctsp/ucnrjames/ucnrjames.html   (851 words)

  
 Palm Springs California Accommodations San Jacinto Mountains - House
The spacious backyard is surrounded by an aesthetically pleasing tall privacy wall and has a lawn and beautifully planted desertscape gardens for a resort like feel.
South facing exposure enables full east to west sunshine at the pool throughout the day, as well as spectacular views of the San Jacinto mountains.
Mountain View: Beautiful views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
www.vrbo.com /28517   (985 words)

  
 Backpacking in Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountains - Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Backpacking in Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountains - Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce
For backpackers who want to venture into the wilds past our local hiking trails, camping is permitted within zones in the San Jacinto Wilderness and the Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness Area.
Permits are required for camping and day hiking and are available at no cost from the San Jacinto State Park headquarters on Highway 243.
www.idyllwildchamber.com /to_do_backpacking.html   (493 words)

  
 San Jacinto Apartments
To view all of our San Jacinto apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in San Jacinto, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
From movers and moving quotes to boxes and storage, Rent.com has everything you need to make your move to San Jacinto as simple as possible.
www.rent.com /rentals/california/inland-empire/san-jacinto   (322 words)

  
 Santa Rosa&San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Although their journey is fictional, all of the places and activities in the story are real and can be visited.
If you want to know these mountains, there’s no better guide than J. Smeaton Chase, an Englishman who toured the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in 1915 with his burro, Mesquit.
His coffee cup was blown away by “the pestilent wind” ripping through the San Gorgonio Pass.
www.monumentaltreasure.com   (449 words)

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