Bighorn Mountains
California
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 13,167 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
34.3039, -116.6326
About Bighorn Mountains
The Bighorn Mountains are a prominent mountain range located in the U.S. state of Wyoming, not California. Stretching across north-central Wyoming, the Bighorns are a part of the Rocky Mountains and feature rugged, heavily forested terrain with numerous peaks, valleys, and glacial lakes. The range is characterized by steep, granite cliffs, alpine meadows, and glacial-carved landscapes, offering a diverse array of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Notable Peaks
Cloud Peak
13,167 ft
Sheepherder Mountain
12,547 ft
Bomber Mountain
12,844 ft
Bald Mountain
12,405 ft
Black Tooth Mountain
12,842 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.