Modjeska Peak | |
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Modjeska seen from neighboring Santiago Peak. |
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Elevation | 5,496 ft (1,675 m) [1] |
Prominence | 536 ft (163 m) [1] |
Location | |
Location | Orange County, California, USA |
Range | Santa Ana Mountains |
Coordinates | [2] |
Topo map | USGS Santiago Peak |
Climbing | |
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.[3]