Talc City Hills
California
Elevation Range
3,500 ft - 6,000 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.3442, -117.6863
About Talc City Hills
The Talc City Hills are a small mountain range located in the eastern part of California, known for their distinctive talc deposits and rugged terrain. Formed by tectonic uplift, the hills feature steep, rocky slopes and narrow, winding canyons. Elevations in the range generally range from around 3,500 to 6,000 feet, creating a diverse alpine environment with pine forests, scrublands, and exposed rock formations. The hills are part of the larger Mojave Desert ecosystem, resulting in a dry, arid climate and unique desert flora and fauna.
Notable Peaks
Talc Peak
5,842 ft
Quartzite Ridge
5,367 ft
Mica Dome
4,921 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.