Balls (mountain range)
Mountain range in the Sierra Nevada in California
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The Balls are a mountain range within the Sierra Nevada, in Madera County, California.[1] They are "glacier-carved granite domes"[2] and have been described as "looking like smooth scoops of butterscotch ice cream".[3] The mountain range has federal protection as part of the Sierra National Forest.
| Balls | |
|---|---|
Looking north from the Portuguese Overlook Observation Site, toward the Balls. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,413 m (7,917 ft) |
| Geography | |
Location of Balls in California[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Region | Sierra Nevada |
District | Madera County |
Range coordinates | 37°30′28″N 119°21′6″W |
| Topo map | USGS Timber Knob |