Mount Madonna

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″N121°42′18″W / 37.0121721°N 121.7049481°W / 37.0121721; -121.7049481 [3]
Geography
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Location	Santa Clara County, California, United States
Parent range	Santa Cruz Mountains
Topo map	USGS Mount Madonna

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.

History

In the late 19th-century, cattle baron Henry Miller built a summer home near the summit. ^[4]

Mount Madonna County Park

Mount 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

• List of summits of the San Francisco Bay Area

References

1. "Mount Madonna". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
2. "Mount Madonna, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
3. "Mount Madonna". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved June 9, 2018.
4. "At Home off the Range : A Cattle Baron's Refuge at Mount Madonna". Bay Nature Magazine. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
5. "Welcome to all 28 wild and wonderful parks of Santa Clara County. Parks and Recreation". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
6. "Mount Madonna County Park". County of Santa Clara. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
7. "Dog Policy for Santa Clara County Parks" (PDF). County of Santa Clara. Retrieved June 9, 2018.

External links

• "Map of Mount Madonna".