| Chikokon Range | |
| Other Name: | Чикоконский хребет |
| Country: | Russia |
| Subdivision2 Type: | Krai |
| Subdivision2: | Zabaykalsky Krai |
| Parent: | Khentei-Daur Highlands |
| Borders On: | Mongolia |
| Highest: | Bystrinsky Golets |
| Elevation M: | 2519 |
| Range Coordinates: | 49.6°N 110°W |
| Map: | Russia Zabaykalsky Krai |
| Length Km: | 130 |
| Length Orientation: | NE/SW |
| Width Km: | 40 |
| Width Orientation: | SE/NW |
The Chikokon Range (Russian: Чикоконский хребет) is a mountain range in the Transbaikal Region (Zabaykalsky Krai) of Siberia, Russia. The range is named after the Chikokon River, a small left tributary of the Chikoy River. [1]
The Chikokon Range is within the limits of the Trans-Baikal conifer forests ecoregion. The Chikoy National Park is located in the area of the range.[2]
The Chikokon Range is part of the Khentei-Daur Highlands, South Siberian System. It rises in the interfluve of the Chikoy River, a right tributary of the Selenga, and some tributaries of the Onon River. The southern part of the ridge acts as watershed between the Arctic and Pacific oceans. The relief is characterized by steep slopes. Traces of Pleistocene glaciation in the form of sediments are present in certain places of the range.[1]
The mountain chain stretches roughly northeastwards for over 130km (80miles) from Mongolia until the confluence of the Chikoy and Chikokon rivers. The maximum width of the range is 40km (30miles). The main summits of the Chikokon Range reach heights between 2000m (7,000feet) and 2200m (7,200feet). The highest point is 2519m (8,264feet) high Bystrinsky Golets, a "golets" type summit which is also the highest point of the Khentei-Daur Highlands.[1] [3] Spurs extending from the Chikokon Range connect with the Pereval and Burkal ranges.[4] [5]
The slopes of the range are mainly covered with mountain taiga and pre-Alpine forest. The higher parts are topped by "golets" type bare summits.[1]