Snow Valley Peak
| Snow Valley Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,218 ft (2,810 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,254 ft (382 m) [1] |
| Listing | Nevada County High Points 16th[1] |
| Coordinates | 39°09′14″N 119°52′59″W / 39.1537973°N 119.8829618°WCoordinates: 39°09′14″N 119°52′59″W / 39.1537973°N 119.8829618°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  Snow Valley Peak
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| Location | Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
| Parent range | Carson Range |
| Topo map | USGS Marlette Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Tahoe Rim Trail |
Snow Valley Peak is a mountain located in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada.[1] The mountain lies within the city limits of Carson City, NV. At 9,214 feet in elevation it is also the city's highest point.[1] From the peak Mound House, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson Valley are all clearly visible. The peak is accessible along the Tahoe Rim Trail from the Spooner Lake Trailhead. The mountain is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest although Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park lies immediately to the west.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Snow Valley Peak". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ↑ "Snow Valley Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ↑ "Marlette-Hobart Backcountry Map" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Parks. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
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