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Cuprite Hills

Nevada

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 7,522 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

37.5245, -117.2334

About Cuprite Hills

The Cuprite Hills are a small but striking mountain range located in western Nevada, near the border with California. Characterized by rugged, weathered peaks and slopes covered in chaparral and juniper, the Cuprite Hills rise abruptly from the surrounding desert landscape. The terrain is predominantly rocky and steep, with numerous canyons and ravines cutting through the range. The highest point is Cuprite Peak at just over 7,500 feet, providing panoramic views of the remote and relatively untouched wilderness area.

Notable Peaks

Cuprite Peak

7,522 ft

Lone Butte

7,315 ft

Eagle Point

7,112 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Hawthorne, NV
Tonopah, NV

Location

Nevada

37.5245, -117.2334

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Data Source

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

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