1/28/2000
Landmark information
- Location:
1.7 mi SE of intersection with Hwy 79 (PM 14.5) on Sunrise Hwy (County Rd S1, PM 36), 8 mi SE of Julian - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
1/28/2000 - Date Most Recently Visited:
1/28/2000 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 59.661, W 116 32.543
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Pedro Fages Trail
On October 29th, 1772, Colonel Pedro Fages headed east from San Diego searching for army deserters. It was the first entry by Europeans into Oriflamme Canyon. From there, Fages and his men traveled on through Cajon Pass, around the Mojave and the Central Valley, and eventually reached Mission San Luis Obispo. As a result, he discovered the Colorado Desert and the San Joaquin Valley.