Cerro Noroeste
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| Cerro Noroeste | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 8,286 feet (2,526 m) |
| Location | California, USA |
| Range | San Emigdio Mountains |
| Prominence | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Sawmill Mountain |
| Easiest route | road |
Cerro Noroeste (or Mount Abel) is located in Southern California's Kern County, a mile north of the Ventura County border. It is located a few miles southwest of the community of Pine Mountain Club, at an elevation of 8,286 ft (2,526 m). The mountain is located in the Los Padres National Forest. It is surrounded by the Chumash Wilderness to the south and west, though the peak itself is not actually within the wilderness (since it is approached by a paved, public-access roadway).
The name Cerro Noroeste means 'northwest mountain'. It was formerly called Mount Abel after former Kern County supervisor Stanley Abel.[1]
The summit can be reached by taking Cerro Noroeste Road 9N27 to the top. The road is closed every winter after the first or second snow. It usually is opened in May when the storms are over, though there can still be substantial snow from heavy winters.
Also located on the top is Campo Alto campground and a radio tower. The campground has 13 family and 2 group sites. No water is available at the top so you must bring your own.
[edit] References
- ^ Gudde, Erwin; William Bright (2004). California Place Names, Fourth ed., University of California Press, p. 3. ISBN 0-520-24217-3.
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