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Mountain Range
moderate
Coso Range
California
Elevation Range
3,000 ft - 8,166 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.1618, -117.7545
About Coso Range
The Coso Range is a relatively small and rugged mountain range located in Inyo County, California. This range is part of the Basin and Range province, characterized by fault-block mountains with steep, angular slopes. The Coso Range rises abruptly from the surrounding desert, reaching elevations over 8,000 feet. The terrain is predominantly volcanic in origin, with jagged peaks, deep canyons, and sparse vegetation adapted to the arid climate.
Notable Peaks
Coso Peak
8,166 ft
Sugarloaf Mountain
8,001 ft
Waucoba Mountain
7,840 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
off-road exploration
rock climbing
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Lone Pine, CA
Ridgecrest, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.