Virgin Peak
Photo of Virgin Mountains Range
Highest point
Elevation8,074 ft (2,461 m)
Prominence970 m (3,180 ft)
Coordinates36°36′11″N 114°06′40″W / 36.60300°N 114.111°W / 36.60300; -114.111
Geography
Virgin Peak is located in Nevada
Virgin Peak
Virgin Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeHike along the South Ridge

Virgin Peak is the highest point of Virgin Mountain range, located northeast of Lake Mead, in the state of Clark County, Nevada, United States. The peak has an elevation of 8074 ft (2461 m) and a prominence of 3183 ft (970 m).[1] The peak is part of the Gold Butte National Monument, northeast of Las Vegas.

Geography

The peak is located nine miles from the city of Mesquite. The terrain around the peak is very rugged and rocky, thus few hikers visit. Many red rock formations can be viewed while exploring the peak.[2]

The south ridge is the preferred route hikers choose.[3]

The mountain's ridge is mostly formed out of carbonate rock. The east facing slopes are shady and tall conifer trees like Yellow Pine can be seen.[4]

References

  1. "Virgin Peak - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  2. "Virgin Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  3. "Virgin Peak". peakery.com. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  4. "Hiking Around Las Vegas, Gold Butte National Monument, Virgin Peak". www.birdandhike.com. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
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