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Bernasconi Hills

California

Elevation Range

1,500 ft - 3,045 ft

Notable Peaks

1

Coordinates

33.8479, -117.1543

About Bernasconi Hills

The Bernasconi Hills are a small, rugged mountain range located in Riverside County, California. Situated near the Salton Sea, the range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and canyons carved by seasonal washes. The terrain is primarily composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, with a mix of barren, desert-like landscapes and scattered pinyon-juniper woodlands. Despite their modest size, the Bernasconi Hills offer a taste of the diverse geography found in the Californian desert regions.

Notable Peaks

Bernasconi Peak

3,045 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Indio, CA
Coachella, CA

Location

California

33.8479, -117.1543

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Data Source

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

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