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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

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Gateway Towns

Darwin, CA
Lone Pine, CA

Location

California

36.2815, -117.5852

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Data Source

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

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