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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

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Gateway Towns

Las Vegas, NV
Pahrump, NV

Location

Nevada

36.6069, -115.3366

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Data Source

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

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