What is the test for establishing a Prescriptive Easement?

"The elements necessary to establish a prescriptive easement are well settled. The party claiming such an easement must show use of the property which has been open, notorious, continuous and adverse for an uninterrupted period of five years. [Citations.] Whether the elements of prescription are established is a question of fact for the trial court [citation], and the findings of the court will not be disturbed where

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there is substantial evidence to support them." (Warsaw v. Chicago Metallic Ceilings, Inc. (1984) 35 Cal.3d 564, 570.)

Under the substantial evidence standard, "'"the power of an appellate court begins and ends with a determination as to whether there is any substantial evidence, contradicted or uncontradicted" to support the findings below. [Citation.] We must therefore view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, giving it the benefit of every reasonable inference and resolving all conflicts in its favor . . . .' [Citation.]" (Brewer v. Murphy (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 928, 935.)