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Los Machos Hills

California

Elevation Range

4,000 ft - 6,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

35.1774, -120.1645

About Los Machos Hills

The Los Machos Hills are a small but rugged mountain range located in the eastern portion of California. This range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain with numerous craggy peaks and ridgelines. The geography is dominated by granite formations, with sparse vegetation consisting primarily of drought-resistant shrubs and grasses. Elevations in the range generally fall between 4,000 and 6,500 feet above sea level, creating a high-desert environment with cold winters and hot, dry summers.

Notable Peaks

Mount Machismo

6,234 ft

El Toro Peak

5,901 ft

La Loma de los Machos

5,678 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Rancho Seco, CA
Barstow, CA

Location

California

35.1774, -120.1645

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Data Source

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

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