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Bissell Hills

California

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 8,124 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.9299, -118.0091

About Bissell Hills

The Bissell Hills are a small, rugged mountain range located in eastern California. This remote and isolated range features a diverse landscape of steep, rocky peaks, deep canyons, and sparse vegetation. The terrain is generally steep and challenging, with few maintained trails. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet in the valleys to over 8,000 feet at the highest summits. The climate is typical of the rain shadow region, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.

Notable Peaks

Mount Bissell

8,124 ft

Wildflower Peak

7,892 ft

Black Cap

7,560 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Barstow, CA
Ridgecrest, CA

Location

California

34.9299, -118.0091

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Data Source

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

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