Modjeska Peak

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Modjeska Peak
Modjeska seen from neighboring Santiago Peak.
Elevation	5,384 feet (1,641 m)
Location	California, USA
Range	Santa Ana Mountains
Coordinates	33°43′12″N 117°32′38″W / 33.72, -117.54389Coordinates: 33°43′12″N 117°32′38″W / 33.72, -117.54389
Topo map	USGS Santiago Peak
Easiest route	hike

Modjeska Peak is the northern mountain of Orange County's Saddleback formation. It is the second highest peak of the Santa Ana Mountains.

The peak is named for Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska, who lived in its shadow near the end of her life.

[edit] References

• USGS GNIS: Modjeska Peak

[edit] External links

• Modjeska Peak is at coordinates 33°43′12″N 117°32′38″W / 33.720013, -117.543964 (Modjeska Peak)Coordinates: 33°43′12″N 117°32′38″W / 33.720013, -117.543964 (Modjeska Peak)