Physical Features
The Los Angeles River runs about 50 miles from San Fernando Valley to Long Beach before it flows into the Pacific Ocean. It drops 800 feet over the 50 miles before reaching the ocean, which is a steep drop. It is 30-60 feet wide, and in one area it goes up to 500 feet wide.
The San Gabriel Mountains are part of the Angeles National Forest. The San Gabriel Mountains are 68 miles long and 23 miles wide. It is has 22 major peaks. The highest peak of the San Gabriel Mountains is Mount San Antonio, otherwise known as Mount Baldy. At 10,068 feet it is the highest point in Los Angeles county. People love to go snowboarding and skiing on Mount Baldy. The lowest major peak is Echo Mountain at 3,207 feet.
The Angeles National Forest was established in 1892 by an Executive Orders. The Angeles National Forest was established in 1892 by an executive order. It covers 655,387 acres or 1,024 square miles. Within the 655,387 acres, there are 80,284 acres of wilderness. Dense chapparal, which are small-leaved evergreen shrubs, covers much of the forest because it grows well in the California climate. The forest workers manage the watersheds to protect the water and area from flooding.
The Angeles National Forest was established in 1892 by an Executive Orders. The Angeles National Forest was established in 1892 by an executive order. It covers 655,387 acres or 1,024 square miles. Within the 655,387 acres, there are 80,284 acres of wilderness. Dense chapparal, which are small-leaved evergreen shrubs, covers much of the forest because it grows well in the California climate. The forest workers manage the watersheds to protect the water and area from flooding.