Chapter 5 Atlantic Periphery

The Atlantic Periphery and the San Fernando Valley will probably share almost nothing in common besides the fact that they are both in close proximity to the coast but on different sides of the country. The Valley does have numerous mountain ranges on all sides which are the Santa Susana mountains on the north end, the Santa Monica ranges on the south end, The Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountains on the eastern side, and the Simi Hills to the west. These mountain ranges all have scenic routes and trails for hikers and bikers who like to enjoy the outdoors. The Los Angeles River also flows through the valley starting on the western side near Calabasas and flows east along the southern portion of the valley.