Pinto Mountains
| Pinto Mountains | |
|---|---|
The Pinto Mountains seen from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,404 m (4,606 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34.001883, -115.999197 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 28 mi (45 km) East-west |
| Width | 11 mi (18 km) North-south |
| Geography | |
location of Pinto Mountains in California | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District(s) | Riverside County, San Bernardino County |
| Range coordinates | 34°01′28″N 115°51′11″W / 34.02444°N 115.85306°W |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Humbug Mountain, New Dale, Pinto Mountain, San Bernardino Wash, Malapai Hill, Fried Liver Wash, Queen Mountain, Twentynine Palms Mountain, Clarks Pass |
The Pinto Mountains are in southern California, USA, at the north-central part of Joshua Tree National Park. Most of the range is in northern Riverside County; part is in southern San Bernardino County. The range reaches an elevation of 1,403 meters (4,603 ft) south-southeast of the city of Twentynine Palms. The range is made up of dark gneiss, and the creosote bush is the dominant plant in the area.