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Mountain Range
moderate
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
Gateway Towns
Kernville, CA
Lake Isabella, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.