Sandstone Peak, also known as Mount Allen, is a mountain in

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. It is the highest summit in the

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, with an elevation of . Located near the western edge of the

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, the summit provides panoramic views of Malibu,

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, the Conejo Valley, and four of the

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The peak separates the drier inland valley from the coast facing side with higher humidity. The ''Sandstone Peak Trail'', which leads to the top, connects to a vast trail system in the area, including the

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. The mountain is highly popular with climbers, hikers, campers, and photographers. The

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petitioned the

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to name the mountain for W. Herbert Allen, who had donated land for nearby

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and other Boy Scout camps. He served as president of the

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. The board denied the request because of a long-standing policy not to approve a geographic name in commemoration of a living person. The land is now known as the Circle X Ranch, a park unit located in the

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* * Scouting monuments and memorials Mountains of Ventura County, California Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Scouting in the United States {{VenturaCountyCA-geo-stub

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