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
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.