Darwin Hills | |
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Location of Darwin Hills in California
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Highest point | |
Peak | Ophir Mountain |
Elevation | 1,832 m (6,010 ft) |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
District | Inyo County |
Range coordinates | 36°17′25″N 117°35′56″W / 36.2902°N 117.599°WCoordinates: 36°17′25″N 117°35′56″W / 36.2902°N 117.599°W |
Topo map | USGS Darwin |
The Darwin Hills are a mountain range in Inyo County, California, situated near the Argus Range, Panamint Range, and Inyo Mountains. Darwin Falls and the Darwin Falls Wilderness are located in the Darwin Hills. They were named after Dr. Darwin French, a local rancher, miner and explorer. At 6,010 feet (1,832 m), the summit of Ophir Mountain is the highest point of the Darwin Hills.