All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Bristol Mountains
California
Elevation Range
3,500 ft - 6,164 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.9182, -116.1385
About Bristol Mountains
The Bristol Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in the Mojave Desert of southeastern California. Characterized by steep, rocky peaks and deep canyons, this range offers a challenging and isolated outdoor experience. The landscape is dominated by dry, desert vegetation, with scattered pinyon pine and juniper trees at higher elevations. Wildlife in the area includes bighorn sheep, coyotes, and a variety of desert-adapted birds and reptiles.
Notable Peaks
Granite Peak
6,164 ft
Bristol Peak
5,816 ft
Davis Peak
5,712 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Needles, CA
Barstow, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.