All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
easy
Balls
California
Elevation Range
4,000 ft - 6,000 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
37.5074, -119.3574
About Balls
The Balls mountain range is a small, low-elevation range located in central California. The range is characterized by gentle, rounded peaks and ridges composed of sedimentary and volcanic rock. The terrain is generally mild, with relatively easy access and hiking trails throughout. The range is situated in a semi-arid climate, with sparse vegetation including chaparral, oak woodland, and some pine forest at higher elevations.
Notable Peaks
Ball Peak
5,843 ft
Little Ball
5,604 ft
Bald Mountain
5,376 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Shandon, CA
Parkfield, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.