Martinez Mountain (Riverside County)
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| Martinez Mountain | |
|---|---|
 A view of Martinez Mountain from Pinyon Crest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Geography | |
  Martinez Mountain location of Martinez Mountain in California[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside County |
| Range coordinates | 33°33′26.24″N 116°20′43.46″W / 33.5572889°N 116.3454056°W |
| Parent range | Santa Rosa Mountains |
Martinez Mountain is a mountain summit of the Santa Rosa Mountains, in Riverside County, California.[1]
Martinez Mountain lies along a Cahuilla trail that was once used to get from the Coachella Valley to the Santa Rosa Mountains.[2]
Flora and fauna
Martinez Mountain is described as being a part of the Western Sonoran Mountain Woodland and Shrubland.[3] Examples of flora include Singleleaf Pinyon, California Juniper and Mountain Mahogany. Herbivores include Bighorn sheep and Mule Deer, while predators include Mountain Lions and Coyotes.
