All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
easy
Briones Hills
California
Elevation Range
500 ft - 1,500 ft
Notable Peaks
1
Coordinates
37.9439, -122.1499
About Briones Hills
The Briones Hills are a small but picturesque mountain range located in Contra Costa County, California. The range is characterized by rolling hills, grassy meadows, and scattered oak woodlands. Elevations generally range from around 500 to 1,500 feet, with the highest point being the 1,483-foot Briones Peak. The terrain is moderate, with a network of well-maintained hiking trails that wind through the gently sloping landscape.
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Notable Peaks
Briones Peak
1,483 ft
Activities
hiking
nature walks
birdwatching
horseback riding
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Lafayette, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
Orinda, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.