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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

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Gateway Towns

Big Pine, CA
Lone Pine, CA

Location

California

33.7276, -115.8967

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Data Source

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

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