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Greenhorn Mountains

California

Elevation Range

4,000 ft - 10,005 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

35.8499, -118.5726

About Greenhorn Mountains

The Greenhorn Mountains are a small mountain range located in Kern County, California. Situated in the southern Sierra Nevada, the range rises from the San Joaquin Valley to the east. The terrain is characterized by rugged, granite-dominated peaks and ridges, with many high-elevation lakes and meadows. The range is heavily forested, primarily with pines, firs, and sequoias at the higher elevations.

Notable Peaks

Black Mountain

10,005 ft

Needham Mountain

9,970 ft

Sirretta Peak

9,832 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Kernville, CA
Lake Isabella, CA

Location

California

35.8499, -118.5726

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Data Source

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

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