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Box Springs Mountains

California

Elevation Range

1,000 ft - 3,083 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

33.9616, -117.2805

About Box Springs Mountains

The Box Springs Mountains are a small mountain range located in Riverside County, California. The range covers an area of approximately 30 square miles and is part of the Transverse Ranges geologic province. The terrain is characterized by rugged, rolling hills with numerous canyons and ravines carved by seasonal streams. Elevations range from around 1,000 feet at the base to just over 3,000 feet at the highest peaks. The slopes are covered in a mix of chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

Notable Peaks

Box Springs Mountain

3,083 ft

Alessandro Peak

2,900 ft

Activities

hiking
birdwatching
nature photography

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Riverside, CA
Moreno Valley, CA

Location

California

33.9616, -117.2805

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Data Source

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

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