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Mountain Range
moderate
Black Hills
Nevada
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 11,916 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.6069, -115.3366
About Black Hills
The Black Hills are a small mountain range located in western Nevada, near the border with California. This isolated range rises dramatically from the surrounding high desert, with rugged peaks, steep canyons, and dense pine forests. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with a mix of open slopes and technical alpine areas. The range has a high-elevation character, with the tallest peak reaching over 11,000 feet.
Notable Peaks
Mount Charleston
11,916 ft
Mummy Mountain
11,528 ft
Cockscomb
11,180 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Las Vegas, NV
Pahrump, NV
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.