| Malapai Hill | |
|---|---|
 Oblique aerial view of Malapai Hill, looking east | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,278 feet (1,304 m)[1] NGVD 29[2] |
| Prominence | 360 ft (110 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 33°56′23″N 116°05′16″W / 33.9397315°N 116.0877801°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Malapai Hill California | |
| Location | Riverside County, California, United States |
| Topo map | USGS Malapai Hill |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
Malapai Hill is a small mountain in the middle of Joshua Tree National Park in southeastern California, which may have been part of an ancient volcano. It formed during a period of intrusive activity and either rose above the surface or eventually was exposed by erosion. Its name is a derivative of the Spanish word malpaís.