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Mountain Range
moderate
Funeral Mountains
California
Elevation Range
0 ft - 11,049 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
36.5382, -116.7323
About Funeral Mountains
The Funeral Mountains are a rugged and arid mountain range located in eastern California, near the border with Nevada. This range is part of the Basin and Range province, characterized by isolated mountain ranges separated by flat desert valleys. The Funeral Mountains are known for their steep, rocky terrain, deep canyons, and dramatic geological formations carved by wind and water erosion over millions of years. The climate is typically hot and dry, with little rainfall throughout the year.
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Notable Peaks
Dante's View
5,476 ft
Telescope Peak
11,049 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Furnace Creek, CA
Beatty, NV
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.