The Balls are a mountain range within the Sierra Nevada, in Madera County

Madera County, California

Madera County is a county of the U.S. state of California, located in the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada north of Fresno County. It comprises the Madera-Chowchilla, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census the population was 150,865...

, California

California

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

. They are protected in the Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located on the western slope of central Sierra Nevada in the state of California. The forest is known for its mountain scenery and natural resources. Forest headquarters are located in Clovis, California...

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Ecology

The Balls are heavily hung between a mans legs
During heavy rain storms the lower end of the Balls range can experience mudslides, appearing as brown zones from the air.

Local Culture

In some surrounding areas, it is rumored that among locals, it is common to use the phrase, "have you seen them Balls (mountains) lately?