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San Bernardino Mountains

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The San Bernardino Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in Southern California, spanning two counties and reaching a peak of 11,503 feet at San Gorgonio Mountain. The range was formed about 11 million years ago by tectonic activity and is still actively rising, with many local rivers originating in the area. The San Bernardinos have a unique and varying environment, supporting significant biodiversity, and have been inhabited by indigenous peoples for over 10,000 years. The range has been extensively engineered for transportation and water supply purposes, with four major state highways and the California Aqueduct traversing the mountains, which has had significant impacts on area wildlife and plant communities.learn more on wikipedia