Candelaria Hills

The Candelaria Hills are a small mountain range located in western Nevada, just east of the California border. The range is characterized by rugged, rocky terrain with steep canyons and exposed ridges. Elevations range from around 5,500 feet in the valley bottoms to over 8,000 feet at the highest peaks. The landscape is dominated by pinyon-juniper woodland and sagebrush scrubland, with scattered stands of ponderosa pine at higher elevations. Wildlife common in the area includes mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and a variety of bird species.