Mountains of Southern California

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Mountains of Southern California are a diverse group of coastal, transverse, and desert ranges known for their dramatic relief, varied ecosystems, and popular hiking and recreation opportunities near major urban centers.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
mountain region
biodiversity high endemism
high plant species diversity
borderedBy Pacific Ocean
climate Mediterranean climate at lower elevations
montane climate at mid elevations
subalpine climate at highest elevations
contains Cuyamaca Peak
Mount Baldy (Mount San Antonio)
Mount Laguna
Mount Pinos
Mount San Gorgonio
Mount San Jacinto
Mount Wilson
Palomar Mountain
Sandstone Peak
Santiago Peak
Toro Peak
containsProtectedArea Angeles National Forest
Angeles National Forest wilderness areas
Cleveland National Forest
Los Padres National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
San Gorgonio Wilderness
San Jacinto Wilderness
country United States
drainage Los Angeles River watershed
linked to: Los Angeles River

San Diego River watershed
linked to: San Diego River

San Gabriel River watershed
Santa Ana River watershed
linked to: Santa Ana River

Santa Clara River watershed
ecoregion California chaparral and woodlands
Sierra Nevada–Southern California montane forests
feature alpine habitats
chaparral ecosystems
coniferous forests
deep valleys
desert transition zones
dramatic topographic relief
oak woodlands
steep canyons
geologicalType fault-block mountains
fold mountains
hasSubregion Cuyamaca Mountains
Laguna Mountains
Little San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino National Forest highlands
San Emigdio Mountains
San Gabriel Mountains
San Gabriel Peak region
San Jacinto Mountains
San Rafael Hills
San Ysidro Mountains
Santa Ana Mountains
Santa Monica Mountains
Santa Rosa Mountains (California)
Tehachapi Mountains
Topatopa Mountains
highestElevation 11503 ft
highestPoint Mount San Gorgonio
locatedIn Southern California
near Inland Empire
Los Angeles metropolitan area
San Diego metropolitan area
orogeny San Andreas Fault system
linked to: San Andreas Fault
partOf California
linked to: California (state)

Colorado Desert region
linked to: Colorado Desert

Mojave Desert region
linked to: Mojave Desert

Pacific Coast Ranges
Peninsular Ranges
Transverse Ranges
risk earthquake hazard
wildfire prone
supportsActivity backpacking
camping
hiking
mountain biking
rock climbing
skiing
snowboarding
usedFor recreation
urban water supply
watershed protection

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Wildrose Peak category Mountains of Southern California
Whitewater River watershed ecoregion Southern California Mountains ecoregion
linked to: Mountains of Southern California
Burnt Peak category Mountains of Los Angeles County, California
linked to: Mountains of Southern California
Hines Peak category Mountains of Southern California
Mount Baldy isPartOf Southern California mountain recreation areas
linked to: Mountains of Southern California
Palomar Mountain isPartOf Southern California mountains
linked to: Mountains of Southern California
Deer Springs Trailhead region Southern California mountains
linked to: Mountains of Southern California
Sawmill Mountain partOf Southern California mountain ranges
linked to: Mountains of Southern California