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Blue Wing Mountains

Nevada

Elevation Range

5,500 ft - 13,140 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.3763, -119.0191

About Blue Wing Mountains

The Blue Wing Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range located in central Nevada. Spanning across a vast wilderness area, the range features steep, rocky peaks and deep canyons carved by streams and glacial activity. The terrain is predominantly high-desert with pinyon-juniper forests and scattered alpine meadows at the higher elevations. Due to the remote location, the Blue Wing Mountains see relatively low human activity compared to more popular Nevada ranges.

Notable Peaks

Boundary Peak

13,140 ft

Mount Moriah

11,902 ft

Wheeler Peak

13,063 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Ely, NV
Baker, NV

Location

Nevada

40.3763, -119.0191

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Data Source

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

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