Pinto Mountains facts for kids
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The Pinto Mountains seen from the south
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
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 Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | Riverside County |
| Range coordinates | 34°01′28″N 115°51′11″W / 34.02444°N 115.85306°W |
| Topo map | USGS Humbug Mountain |
The Pinto Mountains are found in southern California, USA, at the north-central part of Joshua Tree National Park. The range reaches an elevation of 1,390 meters (4,560 ft) 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.
Wilderness
Established in 2009 by the U.S. Congress, the Pinto Mountains Wilderness protects the rugged mountain range to the north of Joshua Tree National Park. The 24,348 acre desert wilderness area is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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