Mission Point (California)

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Mission Point

Mission Point, from Zelzah Ave. and San Jose St.
Elevation 2,771 ft (845 m)
Location California, USA
Range Santa Susana Mountains
Coordinates 34°18′42″N, 118°32′02″W
Topo map USGS Oat Mountain

Mission Point , also known as "Mission Peak" by locals, is a peak in the Santa Susana Mountains. It is 2,771 ft (845 m). Mission Point is located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, and is the second highest peak in the Santa Susana Mountains after the nearby Oat Mountain. Mission Point is located in the eastern edge of the Santa Susana Mountains. Newhall Pass lies to the east, separating the Santa Susana and San Gabriel mountain ranges. Mission Point is located above Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley. Mountain hiking and mountain biking are popular in this area. The view from the top of Mission Point is striking, taking in most of the San Fernando Valley. In clear weather, one can see the Pacific Ocean and Downtown Los Angeles. Once at the top, there is a monument dedicated to Mario A. Decampos M.D. (5/26/1924-2/17/1984) with the inscription:

"Share this peaceful retreat and enjoy the beauty.-Mario's Friends 5/26/1984"

[edit] Trail Closure

As of October 2007, the Gas Company has gated off entry to the top level of Mission Point and deemed it trespassing.

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