Santa Rosa Mountains
California
Elevation Range
3,000 ft - 6,848 ft
Notable Peaks
5
Coordinates
33.5235, -116.4257
About Santa Rosa Mountains
The Santa Rosa Mountains are a small but rugged mountain range located in Riverside County, California. Spanning an area of approximately 100 square miles, the range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain, deep canyons, and a varied landscape of chaparral, oak woodlands, and pine forests. Elevations range from around 3,000 feet in the foothills to the highest peak, Thomas Mountain, which tops out at 6,836 feet. The mountains offer a scenic backdrop to the Coachella Valley and provide a refuge for a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mule deer, and numerous bird species.
Notable Peaks
Thomas Mountain
6,836 ft
Rabbit Peak
6,640 ft
Marion Mountain
6,724 ft
Toro Peak
6,848 ft
Santiago Peak
6,534 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
