All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Badger Mountains
Nevada
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 8,432 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
41.6163, -119.3344
About Badger Mountains
The Badger Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in central Nevada, near the town of Tonopah. The range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain with scattered pinyon-juniper forests and desert scrubland. The mountain slopes are heavily dissected by narrow canyons and washes, creating a dramatic and challenging landscape. The highest point in the range is Mount Badger, which rises to an elevation of 8,432 feet above sea level.
Notable Peaks
Mount Badger
8,432 ft
Whitetail Peak
8,124 ft
Badger Peak
7,890 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Tonopah, NV
Goldfield, NV
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.