Malapai Hill, Mountain summit in Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States
Malapai Hill rises to an elevation of 4,278 feet with two distinct peaks, featuring volcanic basalt formations and desert vegetation throughout its slopes.
The geological formation dates back approximately 15.93 million years, emerging from intrusive magma that cooled within White Tank monzogranite during ancient volcanic activity.
The name originates from Spanish 'malpaís', describing difficult terrain, which reflects the challenging landscape of eroded volcanic rocks in this section of California.
Navigation near the summit requires non-magnetic equipment as local magnetite deposits interfere with compass readings, making GPS devices more reliable for orientation.
The mountain contains substantial deposits of lherzolite xenoliths and exhibits geological features that suggest it may represent an exposed portion of an ancient volcano.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 33.93973,-116.08778
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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