All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Elk Hills
California
Elevation Range
2,000 ft - 5,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.2880, -119.5108
About Elk Hills
The Elk Hills are a small mountain range located in central California, within the Kern County region. This range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with elevations ranging from around 2,000 to 5,500 feet. The landscape features a mix of rocky outcrops, canyons, and oak-studded foothills. Vegetation is typical of the southern California chaparral ecosystem, with scrubby chaparral, yucca, and hardy grasses covering the hillsides.
Notable Peaks
Mount McKittrick
5,243 ft
Mount Transverse
4,880 ft
Barker Peak
4,692 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Taft, CA
McKittrick, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
