Alexander Hills
California
Elevation Range
8,500 ft - 12,845 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
35.7665, -116.1147
About Alexander Hills
The Alexander Hills are a picturesque mountain range located in the southern Sierra Nevada region of California. The range is characterized by rugged granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, and alpine meadows blanketed in wildflowers during the warmer months. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with numerous ridgelines, cirques, and talus slopes. Glacial erosion has sculpted the landscape, leaving behind dramatic cliffs, hanging valleys, and serrated ridges that offer scenic vistas. The range's higher elevations support subalpine and alpine ecosystems, while lower slopes are covered in mixed coniferous forests.
Notable Peaks
Mount Alexander
12,845 ft
Cathedral Peak
12,620 ft
Mount Hilgard
12,441 ft
Silver Peak
12,388 ft
Gaylor Peak
11,845 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.