Dead Mountains

The Dead Mountains are a small, low-elevation mountain range located in southeastern California. The range sits in the Mojave Desert, with sparse vegetation and rugged, rocky terrain. The mountains are characterized by steep, jagged peaks and deep canyons carved by infrequent but powerful desert washes. Elevations range from around 1,500 feet in the canyons to just over 5,000 feet at the highest summits. The climate is hot and dry, with cold winters and very little precipitation throughout the year.