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Adobe Range

Nevada

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 9,150 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

41.1138, -115.7083

About Adobe Range

The Adobe Range is a small, rugged mountain range located in central Nevada. Featuring steep, rocky slopes and craggy peaks, the range has a distinct desert mountain character. Elevations range from around 6,000 feet in the valleys to over 9,000 feet at the highest summits. The terrain is primarily composed of volcanic rock, with dramatic cliffs, canyons, and talus slopes. Vegetation is sparse, with scrubby juniper, pinyon pine, and desert shrubs covering the lower slopes. The higher elevations support sparse stands of ponderosa pine and fir. Wildlife includes mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and a variety of birds of prey.

Notable Peaks

Gypsum Peak

9,150 ft

Adobe Peak

9,020 ft

Faulkner Peak

8,780 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Tonopah, NV
Beatty, NV

Location

Nevada

41.1138, -115.7083

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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