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Elk Hills

California

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 4,500 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

35.2880, -119.5108

About Elk Hills

The Elk Hills are a small, isolated mountain range located in central California. This relatively low-elevation range rises gently from the surrounding foothills and grasslands, with rounded, wooded peaks and ridges. The terrain is characterized by a mix of dry, chaparral-covered slopes and pockets of pine and oak forest. The range's modest size and gentle topography make it a popular destination for day hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking an accessible outdoor escape close to major urban areas.

Notable Peaks

Elk Peak

4,314 ft

Bald Mountain

4,138 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Tupman, CA
McKittrick, CA

Location

California

35.2880, -119.5108

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Data Source

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

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