Pinto Mountains

Pinto Mountains
The Pinto Mountains seen from the south
Highest point
Elevation	1,173 m (3,848 ft)
Geography
Pinto Mountains location of Pinto Mountains in California
Country	United States
State	California
District	Riverside County
Range coordinates	34°01′28″N 115°51′11″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.

External links

• Pinto Mountains Wilderness - BLM