Soledad Canyon
Soledad Canyon is a long narrow canyon/valley located in Los Angeles County, California between the cities of Palmdale and Santa Clarita. It is a part of the Santa Clara River Valley, and extends from the top of Soledad Pass to the open plain of the valley in Santa Clarita. The upstream section of the Santa Clara River runs through it.
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Aerial view of Soledad Canyon, with the Antelope Valley Freeway winding up through it from Santa Clarita toward Palmdale. Agua Dulce is visible in the center of the image, just left of the freeway. | |
Soledad Canyon Location in Los Angeles County Soledad Canyon Location in California | |
| Floor elevation | 1,600–3,209 ft (488–978 m) |
| Length | 23 mi (37 km) E-W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cañón de Soledad (Spanish) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Population center | Acton and Agua Dulce |
| Borders on | Santa Clarita Valley (west) Antelope Valley (northeast) |
| Coordinates | 34°25′27″N 118°32′29″W |
| Traversed by | Interstate 5, State Route 14 |
| River | Santa Clara River |
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