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Mountain Range
moderate

Chemehuevi Mountains

California

Elevation Range

1,500 ft - 4,800 ft

Notable Peaks

1

Coordinates

34.5522, -114.5625

About Chemehuevi Mountains

The Chemehuevi Mountains are a small mountain range located in southeastern California, near the border with Arizona. This rugged, desert range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes covered in sparse desert vegetation. The terrain is generally quite rough, with numerous canyons, ravines, and rocky outcroppings. Elevations range from around 1,500 feet in the valleys to just over 4,800 feet at the highest peaks. The climate is hot and dry, typical of the Mojave Desert region.

Notable Peaks

Chemehuevi Peak

4,808 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Needles, CA
Parker, AZ

Location

California

34.5522, -114.5625

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Data Source

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

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