Pearl Peak

Pearl Peak
Pearl Peak
Location in the state of Nevada
Highest point
Elevation 10,777 ft (3,285 m)[1]
Prominence 3,608 ft (1,100 m)[2]
Isolation 13.37 mi (21.52 km)[2]
Parent peak Tipton Peak
Coordinates 40°14′07″N 115°32′31″W / 40.23528°N 115.54194°W / 40.23528; -115.54194[1]
Geography
Location Elko County, Nevada
Parent range Ruby Mountains
Topo map USGS Pearl Peak

Pearl Peak is a 10,777-foot (3,285 m)[1] summit in the southern part of the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County, Nevada in the United States.[2] It is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Pearl Peak is about 40 miles (64 km) south of Elko and 50 miles (80 km) north of Eureka. The Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located a short distance to the southeast.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pearl Peak
  2. 1 2 3 "Pearl Peak". Peakbagger. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
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