Shadow Mountains (western San Bernardino County)
| Shadow Mountains | |
|---|---|
Location of Shadow Mountains in western San Bernardino County, California | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10 mi (16 km) north-south |
| Width | 6 mi (9.7 km) east-west |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| District | San Bernardino County |
| Range coordinates | 34°40′0″N 117°31′0″W / 34.66667°N 117.51667°W |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Shadow Mountains, Astley Rancho, Victorville NW, Red Buttes, Adelanto, Shadow Mountains SE |
The Shadow Mountains are a mountain range in western San Bernardino County, California, United States. The southeastern edge of the range is 4 miles northwest of Adelanto and 6 miles west of the Mojave River; the northern part of the range is 14 miles north northwest of Adelanto. Although they provide a name for and are prominent in the Shadow Mountains quadrangle map, they are not labelled on it. They are mentioned on USGS 7.5 topographic map Victorville NW.
The highest peak, at 4120 feet above sea level, is Shadow Mountain; there is a radio tower on top of it. Silver Peak, 1.37 miles to the east, is 4041 feet. Both peaks give good views of the desert and Edwards Air Force base. Part of the mountains in the south are in the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle area, administered by the Bureau of Land Management.