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The Badlands

California

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 5,538 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

33.9521, -117.0797

About The Badlands

The Badlands is a unique and rugged mountain range located in central California. Formed by millions of years of erosion, the landscape is characterized by steep, jagged canyons, towering rock formations, and barren, otherworldly terrain. The Badlands are situated in a high-desert environment, with sparse vegetation and a harsh, arid climate. Despite the inhospitable appearance, the range is home to a variety of desert-adapted wildlife, including bighorn sheep, coyotes, and a diverse array of birds and reptiles.

Notable Peaks

Zabriskie Point

5,475 ft

Dante's View

5,475 ft

Manly Beacon

5,538 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
photography

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Furnace Creek, CA
Stovepipe Wells, CA

Location

California

33.9521, -117.0797

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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