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Briones Hills

California

Elevation Range

500 ft - 1,853 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

37.9439, -122.1499

About Briones Hills

The Briones Hills are a small mountain range located in central Contra Costa County, California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. The range is characterized by rolling hills, oak woodlands, and grasslands, with elevations ranging from around 500 to 1,800 feet. The terrain is relatively gentle, with a network of hiking trails that wind through the hills, offering scenic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Notable Peaks

Briones Peak

1,853 ft

Spengler Peak

1,746 ft

Activities

hiking
nature photography
bird watching
picnicking
horseback riding

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Orinda, CA
Lafayette, CA
Walnut Creek, CA

Location

California

37.9439, -122.1499

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Data Source

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

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