Chowchilla Mountains

The Chowchilla Mountains are a small mountain range located in central California, northeast of the city of Madera. This rugged, semi-arid range is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain system and features a mix of steep, rocky slopes and rolling foothills. The terrain is characterized by dense pine and oak forests, with granite outcroppings and canyons carved by seasonal streams. Elevations in the Chowchilla Mountains range from around 1,500 feet in the foothills to over 5,000 feet at the highest peaks.