Verdi Peaks
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| Elevation | 11,074 feet (3375 m) |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, USA |
| Range | Ruby Mountains |
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| Easiest route | From high saddle between peaks: hike/scramble |
The Verdi Peaks are a group of three summits in the Ruby Mountains of Elko County, Nevada, in the western United States. They rise from the head of Talbot Canyon above Verdi Lake, and are a prominent part of the north wall of Lamoille Canyon above the Terraces Picnic Area. The two southern summits are directly on the Ruby Crest, 5000 feet (1525 m) above the Ruby Valley to the east. The central summit is located at 40°38.73'N and 115°21.46'W at an elevation of 11,074 feet (3375 m), about 25 miles southeast of the community of Elko.
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