Desert Creek Mountains
Nevada
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 9,210 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
38.6110, -119.2840
About Desert Creek Mountains
The Desert Creek Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in central Nevada. Characterized by steep, rocky slopes and narrow canyons, this range rises abruptly from the surrounding high desert landscape. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet in the foothills to over 9,000 feet at the highest summits. The terrain is largely arid and sparse, with scattered piñon-juniper woodlands and desert shrubs. Despite the harsh climate, the mountains provide important habitat for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, mule deer, and various bird species.
Notable Peaks
Grouse Mountain
9,210 ft
Desert Peak
8,946 ft
Bald Mountain
8,685 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.