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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

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Gateway Towns

Tonopah, NV
Goldfield, NV

Location

Nevada

41.6163, -119.3344

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Data Source

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

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