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Darwin Hills
Photo of Ophir Mountain.
Ophir Mountain, the highest point in the Darwin Hills.
Highest point
Peak Ophir Mountain
Elevation 1,832 m (6,010 ft)
Geography
Darwin Hills is located in California
Darwin Hills
Location in California
Country United States
State California
District Inyo County
Range coordinates 36°17′24.787″N 117°35′56.247″W / 36.29021861°N 117.59895750°W / 36.29021861; -117.59895750
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.

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