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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

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Gateway Towns

Needles, CA
Barstow, CA

Location

California

34.9182, -116.1385

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Data Source

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

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