Humboldt Peak (Nevada)
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| Humboldt Peak | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 11,020 feet (3359 m) |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, USA |
| Range | East Humboldt Range |
| Coordinates | |
| Easiest route | From ridge above Steele Lake: hike/scramble |
Humboldt Peak is the southernmost high summit in the East Humboldt Range of Elko County in northeastern Nevada, in the western United States. To the west are First and Second Boulder Canyons, to the south is Pole Canyon and Secret Pass, and to the east is the South Fork of Steele Creek and Clover Valley. The summit is the end of a high crest running almost 10 miles (16 km) to the north, and the beginning of a slow descent to Ruby Valley to the southeast. The summit, the fourth highest peak in the range, is located at 40°54.08'N and 115°07.18'W at an elevation of 11,020 feet (3359 m), about 16 miles southwest of the community of Wells.
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