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Black Mountains

California

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 7,175 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

36.0669, -116.6434

About Black Mountains

The Black Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in southeastern California, near the Nevada border. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, deep canyons, and sparse vegetation typical of the Mojave Desert. Elevations range from around 3,000 feet in the foothills to just over 7,000 feet at the highest peaks. The mountains are composed primarily of igneous and metamorphic rock, with outcrops of granite and limestone visible in many areas.

Notable Peaks

South Black Mountain

7,175 ft

North Black Mountain

7,149 ft

Cow Cove Peak

6,959 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Baker, CA
Shoshone, CA

Location

California

36.0669, -116.6434

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Data Source

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

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