Bristol Range
Nevada
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 11,298 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
38.0347, -114.6014
About Bristol Range
The Bristol Range is a remote and rugged mountain range located in Nevada's Great Basin region. Stretching across the Nye and Lincoln counties, the range features steep, rocky peaks and deeply carved valleys. The terrain is characterized by sparse vegetation, with pinyon pine and juniper trees dotting the slopes. Numerous canyons and dry washes are found throughout the range, carved by infrequent but powerful flash floods. The range's isolation and arid climate contribute to a harsh but striking landscape.
Notable Peaks
Bristol Peak
11,298 ft
Moriah Peak
10,849 ft
Bald Mountain
10,771 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.