Natural
San Bernardino County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Paired rhyolitic volcanic plugs (Mopah Range) rising above bajadas in BLM Turtle Mountains Wilderness. Signature skyline landmarks of the southern Mojave/Colorado Desert transition; the northern plug is also known as Mexican Hat. Turtle Mountains are a National Natural Landmark with springs, desert tortoise habitat, and classic Sonoran microphylla wash woodlands.
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.2973, -114.7647 |
| Geology | Rhyolite volcanic plugs |
| Wilderness | Turtle Mountains Wilderness (BLM) |
| Landmark | National Natural Landmark (Turtle Mtns) |
| Also known as | Mexican Hat (N peak) |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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