Greys Peak
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- This article is about the mountain in Nevada. There is a mountain name Grays Peak in Colorado.
| Greys Peak | |
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 Greys Peak, looking northwest |
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| Elevation | 10,676 feet (3,254 m)[1] |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, USA |
| Range | East Humboldt Range |
| Prominence | 734 feet (224 m) |
| Coordinates | [2] |
| Topo map | USGS Welcome |
| Easiest route | From ridge southeast of Angel Lake: hike/scramble |
Greys Peak is the northernmost summit of the East Humboldt Range of Elko County in northeastern Nevada about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the community of Wells. It rises over 5,000 feet (1,500 m) from the Humboldt Valley, making it one of the most visually prominent peaks in the area. To the west are Dennis Flats, Starr Valley, and remote Greys Lake, while to the east are Chimney Rock, Clover Valley, and popular Angel Lake. The summit is the start of a high crest running almost 10 miles (16 km) to the south.
The peak is named after Enoch Grey, an early homesteader in nearby Starr Valley.
[edit] References
- ^ NGS Data Sheet for GRAYS. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. Note: Though the station is named GRAY it is in fact located on Greys Peak
- ^ USGS GNIS: Greys Peak. Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
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