Ventana Double Cone
Encyclopedia
The Ventana Double Cone is a prominent twin mountain top located in the northern part of the Ventana Wilderness
of the Los Padres National Forest
. It is a popular hiking
destination.
. Early explorers gave the Ventana Double Cone its name because near its summit is a ledge that forms a small slot, or window.
Ventana Wilderness
The Ventana Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest is a Federally designated wilderness area located in the Santa Lucia Mountains along the Central Coast of California. This wilderness was established in 1969 when the Ventana Wilderness Act abolished the Ventana Primitive Area and replaced it...
of the Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest is a forest located in southern and central California, which includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland...
. It is a popular hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
destination.
Toponymy
Ventana translates as 'window' in the Spanish languageSpanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
. Early explorers gave the Ventana Double Cone its name because near its summit is a ledge that forms a small slot, or window.