Cedar Range
Nevada
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 11,298 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
37.6399, -114.2667
About Cedar Range
The Cedar Range is a small mountain range located in western Nevada, near the California border. The range is characterized by rugged, arid terrain with steep canyons and exposed rock faces. Elevations in the range span from around 5,000 feet in the valleys to over 11,000 feet at the highest peaks. The climate is generally dry and continental, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Vegetation in the range is sparse, dominated by drought-resistant shrubs and grasses. Wildlife includes mule deer, bighorn sheep, and various small mammals and birds adapted to the harsh desert environment.
Notable Peaks
Cedar Peak
11,298 ft
Granite Peak
10,892 ft
Excelsior Mountain
10,706 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.