All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
hard
Cottonwood Mountains
California
Elevation Range
4,500 ft - 12,123 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
33.7276, -115.8967
About Cottonwood Mountains
The Cottonwood Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in eastern California, near the Nevada border. Characterized by steep, rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, the range features a number of high peaks and deep canyons. The landscape is dominated by granite formations, with sharp ridges and rocky outcrops common throughout. Elevations range from around 4,500 feet in the canyons to over 9,000 feet at the summits of the tallest peaks.
Notable Peaks
Waucoba Mountain
9,432 ft
Sugarloaf Mountain
9,054 ft
Olancha Peak
12,123 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Big Pine, CA
Lone Pine, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.