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Jacumba Mountains

California

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 5,440 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

32.6978, -116.1643

About Jacumba Mountains

The Jacumba Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in southeastern California, near the border with Mexico. Characterized by steep, rocky slopes and narrow canyons, the range offers a dramatic and challenging landscape for outdoor enthusiasts. The terrain is predominantly composed of metamorphic and igneous rock, with occasional outcroppings of sedimentary formations. Vegetation in the Jacumba Mountains is sparse, with desert scrub and chaparral dominating the lower elevations, and sparse pine and juniper forests at the higher elevations.

Notable Peaks

Hot Springs Mountain

5,440 ft

Jacumba Mountain

4,910 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Jacumba Hot Springs, CA
Campo, CA

Location

California

32.6978, -116.1643

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Data Source

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

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