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Mountain Range
moderate

Chalk Hills

California

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 8,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.1726, -118.5799

About Chalk Hills

The Chalk Hills are a modest mountain range located in central California, characterized by their distinctive light-colored rock formations and rugged, arid terrain. Formed by ancient geological uplifts, the range rises abruptly from the surrounding high desert, with steep, angular peaks and deep, narrow canyons carved by wind and water over millennia. The landscape is largely barren, with sparse vegetation adapted to the harsh, dry climate, though small alpine meadows and forests can be found in the higher elevations.

Notable Peaks

Chalk Peak

8,124 ft

Slate Mountain

7,932 ft

Biscuit Peak

7,657 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Lone Pine, CA
Bishop, CA

Location

California

34.1726, -118.5799

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Data Source

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

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