Alcalde Hills

The Alcalde Hills are a small mountain range located in central California, just east of the San Joaquin Valley. This range is characterized by rounded, grassy slopes and scattered oak woodlands, offering a more mild and gentle terrain compared to the rugged Sierra Nevada to the east. The hills rise from an elevation of around 1,000 feet up to just over 3,000 feet at the highest points, providing a sense of elevation gain without extreme vertical relief. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.