Big Blue Hills
California
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 9,842 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.3921, -120.4831
About Big Blue Hills
The Big Blue Hills are a rugged mountain range located in the northeastern corner of California. Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the range features steep, rocky slopes covered in dense pine and fir forests, interspersed with alpine meadows and clear mountain lakes. The terrain varies from gentle rolling hills to dramatic rocky peaks, offering a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The highest point in the range is Mount Blue, standing at 9,842 feet, with several other prominent peaks over 9,000 feet in elevation.
Notable Peaks
Mount Blue
9,842 ft
Granite Peak
9,517 ft
Slate Ridge
9,203 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.