Tungsten Hills
California
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 7,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
37.3366, -118.5743
About Tungsten Hills
The Tungsten Hills are a small, rugged mountain range located in the southeastern corner of California. Characterized by steep, rocky slopes and craggy peaks, this range is part of the Transverse Ranges that run east-west across Southern California. The terrain is primarily composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including tungsten-bearing deposits that give the range its name. While not particularly high in elevation, the Tungsten Hills feature a dramatic, almost lunar-like landscape that provides a stark contrast to the surrounding desert environments.
Notable Peaks
Mount Mendenhall
7,125 ft
Copper Mountain
6,843 ft
Wolfberry Peak
6,372 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.