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Mountain Range
moderate

Eldorado Mountains

Nevada

Elevation Range

3,000 ft - 5,639 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

35.7212, -114.7987

About Eldorado Mountains

The Eldorado Mountains are a small mountain range located in southern Nevada, near the town of Searchlight. The range is characterized by rugged, arid terrain with rocky peaks, canyons, and sparse vegetation. The mountains are part of the Mojave Desert ecoregion, with a hot, dry climate typical of the southwestern United States. Elevations range from around 3,000 feet in the valleys to over 5,000 feet at the highest points.

Notable Peaks

Spirit Mountain

5,639 ft

Piute Peak

5,359 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Searchlight, NV
Las Vegas, NV

Location

Nevada

35.7212, -114.7987

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Data Source

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

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