San Jacinto Mountains
| San Jacinto Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Jalisco Mountains, Indian Land | |
Montane Conifer Forest near San Jacinto Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | San Jacinto Peak |
| Elevation | 3,302.3 m (10,834 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Avii Hanupach (Mohave) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | Riverside County |
| Range coordinates | 33°48′52″N 116°40′45″W / 33.81444°N 116.67917°W |
| Topo map | USGS San Jacinto Peak |
The San Jacinto Mountains (Mohave: Avii Hanupach) are a mountain range in Riverside County, located east of Los Angeles in southern California in the United States. The mountains are named for one of the first Black Friars, Saint Hyacinth (Spanish: San Jacinto), who is a popular patron in Latin America.