Needle Mountains
Nevada
Elevation Range
9,500 ft - 11,300 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
37.9651, -114.0592
About Needle Mountains
The Needle Mountains are a small, remote mountain range located in northwestern Nevada. These rugged peaks rise dramatically from the surrounding high desert landscape, with jagged granite summits and steep, rocky slopes. The range is characterized by deep canyons, alpine lakes, and scattered pockets of bristlecone pine and limber pine forests. The terrain is generally steep and challenging, requiring skilled navigation and mountaineering abilities in many areas.
Notable Peaks
Bald Mountain
11,298 ft
Needle Peak
10,967 ft
Granite Peak
10,745 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.