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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

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Gateway Towns

Dyer, NV
Benton, CA

Location

Nevada

39.0288, -119.3714

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Data Source

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

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