Valpe Ridge-3,379' (La Costa Valley) (37.5177126, -121.7602307)
Apperson Ridge-2,372' (La Costa Valley) (37.5354903, -121.7907873)
Valpe Creek-2,096' (Mount Day) (37.4546580, -121.6605036)
Description : Trips : References : Pictures
Description:
Valpe Ridge straddles both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. it contains Discovery Peak which is recognized as being the highest point in Alameda COunty.
According to GNIS:
- Valpe Ridge was also called Pine Ridge-Mosier, Page and Dan Mosier. Alameda County Place Names. Fremont, California: Mines Road Books, 1986. At one point Apperson Ridge was also called Valpe Ridge
- Apperson Ridge was also called Valpe Ridge-name changed in 1958. They are connected.
- Vale Pre-5.5 mile long tributary of Alameda Creek.
Trips:
References:
- Wikipedia about Discovery Peak which is on Valpe RIdge
- Summit Post on Discovery Peak
- Bay Area Ridge Trail: The Offical Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and .... by Jean Rushmore
- Peak Bagger on Discovery Peak
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