All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Buckskin Range
Nevada
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 13,147 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
39.0288, -119.3714
About Buckskin Range
The Buckskin Range is a remote mountain range located in western Nevada, near the border with California. This range is characterized by rugged, arid terrain with steep, rocky slopes and sparse vegetation. The range is part of the Basin and Range province, with dramatic fault block mountains rising abruptly from the surrounding desert valleys. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet in the valleys to over 9,000 feet at the highest peaks, creating a stark and dramatic landscape.
Notable Peaks
Buckskin Peak
9,209 ft
Cigar Peak
8,965 ft
Boundary Peak
13,147 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Dyer, NV
Benton, CA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.