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Mountain Range
moderate
Alcalde Hills
California
Elevation Range
2,500 ft - 4,000 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.1804, -120.4948
About Alcalde Hills
The Alcalde Hills are a modest mountain range located in central California, covering an area of approximately 50 square miles. The terrain is characterized by gently rolling hills, with scattered outcroppings of granite and volcanic rock. Elevations in the range generally vary between 2,500 and 4,000 feet above sea level, offering moderate relief and a transition between the coastal plains and the higher peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east.
Notable Peaks
Alcalde Peak
3,842 ft
Juniper Mountain
3,591 ft
Cow Mountain
3,107 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Coalinga, CA
Avenal, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.