All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
hard
Darwin Hills
California
Elevation Range
6,000 ft - 8,374 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
36.2815, -117.5852
About Darwin Hills
The Darwin Hills are a small mountain range located in eastern California, near the Nevada border. This rugged, arid landscape is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and deep canyons carved by intermittent streams. The geology of the Darwin Hills is dominated by ancient metamorphic and igneous rock formations, with prominent outcroppings and cliffs. The terrain is generally quite challenging, with few well-developed trails, making off-trail navigation a necessity for many outdoor activities.
Notable Peaks
Darwin Peak
8,374 ft
Copper Mountain
7,890 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Darwin, CA
Lone Pine, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.