Pinto Mountains
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox mountain The Pinto Mountains are in southern California, USA, at the north-central part of Joshua Tree National Park. Most of the range is in northern Riverside County; part is in southern San Bernardino County. The range reaches an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert". south-southeast of the city of Twentynine Palms.[1] 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 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.[2] Some areas of the Pinto Mountains inside the national park are part of the Joshua Tree Wilderness and are managed by the National Park Service.[3]
References
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External links
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