All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
hard
Ship Mountains
California
Elevation Range
4,000 ft - 12,442 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.4900, -115.4017
About Ship Mountains
The Ship Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in the eastern part of California. This range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, deep canyons, and sparse vegetation. The terrain is predominantly granite, with many exposed rock formations and cliffs. The higher elevations of the range support alpine ecosystems, while the lower slopes are dominated by chaparral and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Notable Peaks
Mount Keeler
12,442 ft
Telescope Peak
11,043 ft
Panamint Butte
9,396 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Olancha, CA
Lone Pine, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.