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Mountain Range
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Fish Creek Mountains

Nevada

Elevation Range

6,000 ft - 9,449 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

40.1471, -117.4153

About Fish Creek Mountains

The Fish Creek Mountains are a small, remote mountain range located in central Nevada. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with deep canyons and rocky ridgelines. The landscape is predominantly covered in piñon-juniper forests, with some scattered pockets of aspen groves at higher elevations. Wildlife in the area includes mule deer, bighorn sheep, and a variety of birds and small mammals. The Fish Creek Mountains see relatively low visitor numbers compared to some of Nevada's more popular mountain ranges, offering a more solitary wilderness experience.

Notable Peaks

Clipper Peak

9,449 ft

Bunker Hill

9,360 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Tonopah, NV
Ely, NV

Location

Nevada

40.1471, -117.4153

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Data Source

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

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