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Mountain Range
moderate

Dixie Hills

Nevada

Elevation Range

5,500 ft - 6,500 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

40.5124, -115.8273

About Dixie Hills

The Dixie Hills are a small but rugged mountain range located in southern Nevada near the border with California. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and craggy peaks carved by erosion over millennia. The terrain is predominantly arid and xeric, with sparse vegetation adapted to the harsh conditions. Hiking trails in the range offer dramatic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding desert landscape. The climate is typical of the Mojave Desert, with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively moist winters.

Notable Peaks

Arroyo Peak

6,425 ft

Diablo Mountain

6,112 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Pahrump, NV
Shoshone, CA

Location

Nevada

40.5124, -115.8273

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Data Source

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

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