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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

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Gateway Towns

Lone Pine, CA
Ridgecrest, CA

Location

California

36.1618, -117.7545

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Data Source

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

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