Little San Bernardino Mountains
The Little San Bernardino Mountains extend for approximately 40 miles southeast through San Bernardino and Riverside Counties to the Salton Sea, and form the southeast border of Joshua Tree.
Plan Around Little San Bernardino Mountains
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Little San Bernardino Mountains Details
There are six distinct mountain ranges within Joshua Tree National Park: The Little San Bernardino Mountains in the southwestern part; the Hexie, and Pinto Mountains in the center; the Cottonwood in the south; and the Eagle and Coxcomb Mountains in the eastern part. The Little San Bernardino Mountains extend for approximately 40 miles southeast through San Bernardino and Riverside Counties to the Salton Sea, and form the southeast border of Joshua Tree. The highest peak within the range, and within the park, is Quail Mountain at 5,814 feet. The Black Rock area sits at the northern part of the range within the park; further along is popular Keys View, which offers panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little San Bernardino Mountains
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3.4 mi away
Keys View Nature Trail
On the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, the popular Keys View offers panoramic views of the Coachella Valley and beyond.
3.9 mi away
Eureka Peak Trail
Eureka Peak, Joshua Tree's fifth tallest mountain at 5,518 feet, stands over the northwest corner of the park, which is marked by steep mountains, deep canyons and sandy washes.
4.2 mi away
Covington Flats
The dirt roads in Upper and Lower Covington Flat, in the far northwest corner of the park, offer a peek at some of the park's largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines.
4.4 mi away
Eureka Peak
In the Black Rock Canyon region of Joshua Tree, Eureka Peak is the park's fourth tallest mountain at 5,518 feet.
6.0 mi away
Smith Water Canyon
Narrow Smith Water Canyon gets its name because unusual for Joshua Tree National Park, it has running water in the springtime.
