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Mountain Range
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Needle Mountains

Nevada

Elevation Range

9,500 ft - 11,300 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

37.9651, -114.0592

About Needle Mountains

The Needle Mountains are a small, remote mountain range located in northwestern Nevada. These rugged peaks rise dramatically from the surrounding high desert landscape, with jagged granite summits and steep, rocky slopes. The range is characterized by deep canyons, alpine lakes, and scattered pockets of bristlecone pine and limber pine forests. The terrain is generally steep and challenging, requiring skilled navigation and mountaineering abilities in many areas.

Notable Peaks

Bald Mountain

11,298 ft

Needle Peak

10,967 ft

Granite Peak

10,745 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
mountaineering
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Ely, NV
Tonopah, NV

Location

Nevada

37.9651, -114.0592

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Data Source

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

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