Cuyama Peak Lookout

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Built in 1934, Cuyama Peak Lookout is a modified L-4 atop a 20’ steel “H” braced tower. The Los Padres National forest site was also used by the Aircraft Warning Service in World War II. The AWS cabin is one of only four remaining in California.

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Coordinates: 34°45'14"N 119°28'34"W

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Chumash Wilderness Preserve 24 km
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Los Padres National Forest 33 km
Cuyama Valley 33 km
San Andreas Fault Zone (approx) 101 km

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Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Dick Smith Wilderness Tom Merkel's "Lost Highway" Car Garden Quatal Canyon Cherry Creek Range Chumash Wilderness Preserve Mil Potrero Campground Los Padres National Forest Cuyama Valley San Andreas Fault Zone (approx)