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Little Piute Mountains

California

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 8,585 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

34.6392, -115.0567

About Little Piute Mountains

The Little Piute Mountains are a small mountain range located in eastern California, near the Nevada border. The range is characterized by rugged, granite peaks and steep, rocky terrain. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet in the foothills to over 8,500 feet at the summits of the highest peaks. The landscape is dominated by sparse pine and juniper forests, as well as exposed rock faces and talus slopes. The range is quite remote and undeveloped, with few established trails or other infrastructure.

Notable Peaks

Piute Peak

8,585 ft

Granite Peak

8,248 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Tecopa, CA
Shoshone, CA

Location

California

34.6392, -115.0567

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Data Source

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

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