Bald Mountain (California) facts for kids

Bald Mountain just south (outside of) Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

Bald Mountain is a very popular name for mountains in California! In fact, there are over fifty different mountain peaks in the state called "Bald Mountain." These mountains are often named this way because their tops, or "summits," might be bare and rocky, without many trees, making them look "bald."

Where Are These Bald Mountains?

You can find mountains named Bald Mountain all across California, from the northern parts to the southern areas. Each one is unique, with its own height and location. Let's look at a few examples to see how different they can be!

Bald Mountains in Northern California

• In Sonoma and Napa County, near Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, there's a Bald Mountain. It stands about 2,730 feet (or 832 meters) tall. Rivers like Sonoma Creek and Bear Creek start from its sides.
• Another Bald Mountain is found in Humboldt County, west of McKinleyville. This one reaches about 3,150 feet (960 meters) high.
• Up in Mendocino County, there are six different Bald Mountains! One of them is about 6,732 feet (2,052 meters) tall.
• In Shasta County, you'll find three Bald Mountains. The tallest of these is around 5,558 feet (1,694 meters) high.
• Modoc County also has three Bald Mountains. One of them is quite high, reaching about 8,261 feet (2,518 meters) into the sky!

Bald Mountains in Central California

• In Santa Cruz County, there's a Bald Mountain that's about 1,309 feet (399 meters) tall.
• Fresno County is home to four Bald Mountains. The highest one here is about 7,838 feet (2,389 meters) tall.
• You can also find a Bald Mountain in Santa Clara County, which is about 2,382 feet (726 meters) high.
• In Tuolumne County, there are three Bald Mountains. One of these peaks is 7,244 feet (2,208 meters) tall.
• Mono County has a Bald Mountain that reaches an impressive 9,085 feet (2,769 meters) in elevation.

Bald Mountains in Southern California

• In Los Angeles County, there's a Bald Mountain that rises to about 4,528 feet (1,380 meters).
• Riverside County also has a Bald Mountain, standing at about 4,409 feet (1,344 meters).
• In Santa Barbara County, you'll find two Bald Mountains. The taller one is about 3,966 feet (1,209 meters) high.
• Tulare County has two Bald Mountains. One of them is very high, reaching about 9,383 feet (2,860 meters)!

As you can see, the name "Bald Mountain" is used for many different peaks across California, each with its own unique height and location!