Dolly Varden Mountains
Nevada
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 11,820 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
40.3226, -114.5615
About Dolly Varden Mountains
The Dolly Varden Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in central Nevada. Characterized by steep, rocky peaks and deep, forested canyons, the range rises abruptly from the surrounding high desert landscape. The terrain is generally alpine in nature, with talus slopes, boulder fields, and glacial cirques prevalent at higher elevations. The range experiences a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
Notable Peaks
Dolly Varden Peak
11,820 ft
Granite Mountain
11,673 ft
Cougar Peak
11,214 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.