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Amedee Mountains

California

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 9,574 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.3320, -120.1248

About Amedee Mountains

The Amedee Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in the northeastern corner of California, near the Nevada border. Characterized by steep, rocky terrain and deep canyons, the range rises abruptly from the surrounding high desert landscape. Elevations range from around 6,000 feet in the valleys to over 9,500 feet at the summits of the range's most prominent peaks. The Amedee Mountains are part of the larger Cascade Range and feature a mix of granite, volcanic, and metamorphic rock formations.

Notable Peaks

Mount Amedee

9,574 ft

Mount Houghton

9,402 ft

Granite Peak

8,901 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
photography

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Susanville, CA
Alturas, CA

Location

California

40.3320, -120.1248

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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