Coxcomb Mountains
California
Elevation Range
2,500 ft - 5,812 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.0301, -115.4017
About Coxcomb Mountains
The Coxcomb Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in Southeastern California. Situated within the Mojave Desert, the range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. The mountains are part of the Transverse Ranges, a system of east-west trending mountain ranges that are geologically distinct from the north-south oriented Sierra Nevada and Peninsular Ranges. Elevations in the Coxcomb Mountains range from around 2,500 feet in the valleys to over 5,800 feet at the highest peaks.
Notable Peaks
Coxcomb Mountain
5,812 ft
Balancing Rock
5,575 ft
Pinto Mountain
5,489 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.