All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Temblor Range
California
Elevation Range
2,000 ft - 5,106 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.3239, -119.7968
About Temblor Range
The Temblor Range is a small but rugged mountain range located in central California. Situated in the rain shadow of the Coastal Ranges, the Temblors feature arid, rocky terrain carved by steep canyons and ravines. The range runs for around 30 miles north-south, with elevations ranging from 2,000 to over 5,000 feet. The landscape is dominated by sparse chaparral vegetation and exposed shale and sandstone formations, creating a stark, desert-like environment.
Notable Peaks
Painted Rock
5,106 ft
Chicharra Peak
4,950 ft
Bluff Mountain
4,796 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
rock scrambling
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Taft, CA
Maricopa, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.