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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
Gateway Towns
Needles, CA
Parker, AZ
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.