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Mountain Range
moderate

Leppy Hills

Nevada

Elevation Range

5,800 ft - 7,500 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.7822, -114.0718

About Leppy Hills

The Leppy Hills are a small mountain range located in the southwestern corner of Nevada, near the border with California. The range is characterized by rugged, rocky peaks and steep, narrow canyons carved into the desert landscape. The terrain is a mix of sharp ridges, boulder fields, and sparse vegetation, typical of the rain shadow region of the Great Basin. Despite the arid climate, the range offers scenic hiking opportunities and provides habitat for desert-adapted wildlife.

Notable Peaks

Leppy Peak

7,241 ft

Shale Summit

6,912 ft

Dry Canyon Crest

6,543 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
rock scrambling

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Beatty, NV
Pahrump, NV

Location

Nevada

40.7822, -114.0718

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Data Source

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

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