Mount Madonna is a prominent peak located near the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California. The iconic landmark is surrounded by a county park, and is viewable along U.S. Route 101 in South Santa Clara Valley, and California State Route 152 near Watsonville in south Santa Cruz County.
| Mount Madonna | |
|---|---|
 View of Mount Madonna along Watsonville Road | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (580 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 188 ft (57 m) NGVD 29[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°00′44″N 121°42′18″W / 37.0121721°N 121.7049481°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Madonna  Mount Madonna | |
| Location | Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Parent range | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Madonna |
History
editIn the late 19th-century, cattle baron Henry Miller built a summer home near the summit.[4]
Mount Madonna County Park
editMount Madonna County Park is one of 28 Santa Clara County Parks.[5] The 4,605-acre (1,864 ha) park surrounds the peak, with the east side facing Santa Clara Valley and the west side facing Monterey Bay. The park offers hiking and equestrian activities along its 14-mile (23 km) trail system, as well as an archery range and an amphitheater. Facilities for picnicking and overnight camping are also provided.[6] It is one of a few parks in the area that allow dogs in the campgrounds.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mount Madonna". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Mount Madonna, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Mount Madonna". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "At Home off the Range : A Cattle Baron's Refuge at Mount Madonna". Bay Nature Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Welcome to all 28 wild and wonderful parks of Santa Clara County. Parks and Recreation". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Mount Madonna County Park". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Dog Policy for Santa Clara County Parks" (PDF). County of Santa Clara. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
External links
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