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Mountain Range
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Cedar Mountains

Nevada

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 9,572 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

38.5312, -117.8234

About Cedar Mountains

The Cedar Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in western Nevada, near the Utah border. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with several prominent peaks rising above the surrounding desert landscape. The mountains are predominantly composed of limestone and quartzite, creating a stark and dramatic visual contrast against the flat valleys below. The higher elevations support stands of juniper and pinyon pine, while the lower slopes are covered in sagebrush and other desert vegetation. Wildlife in the range includes mule deer, bighorn sheep, and a variety of small mammals and birds.

Notable Peaks

Cedar Peak

9,572 ft

Flat Top Mountain

9,173 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Wendover, NV
Ely, NV

Location

Nevada

38.5312, -117.8234

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Data Source

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

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