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Mountain Range
moderate

Marble Mountains

California

Elevation Range

4,000 ft - 9,003 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.6783, -115.6168

About Marble Mountains

The Marble Mountains are a rugged and scenic mountain range located in Northern California, near the Pacific Ocean. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and numerous alpine lakes and streams. The Marble Mountains were formed by tectonic uplift and glacial activity, resulting in a landscape dominated by granite, marble, and other metamorphic rocks. The terrain varies from heavily forested lower slopes to bare, rocky peaks and ridges at higher elevations. Wildlife in the Marble Mountains includes black bears, deer, mountain lions, and a variety of birds and smaller mammals.

Notable Peaks

Marble Mountain

9,003 ft

Grey Rocks

8,831 ft

Russian Peak

8,723 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
fishing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Happy Camp, CA
Etna, CA

Location

California

34.6783, -115.6168

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Data Source

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

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