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Bodie Mountains

California

Elevation Range

8,000 ft - 10,167 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

38.2345, -119.0869

About Bodie Mountains

The Bodie Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in eastern California, near the Nevada border. This high-desert range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and craggy peaks, formed by volcanic and tectonic forces over millions of years. The landscape is dominated by sparse vegetation, with sagebrush, juniper, and pinyon pine trees dotting the terrain. The range is situated within the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, resulting in a generally dry and arid climate.

Notable Peaks

Bodie Mountain

10,167 ft

Potato Peak

10,001 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Bridgeport, CA
Lee Vining, CA

Location

California

38.2345, -119.0869

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Data Source

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

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