Exploration Peak is a small peak in the unincorporated town of Enterprise, Nevada, United States in the planned community of Mountain's Edge just south of State Route 160 (Blue Diamond Road). It is located within the eponymous Exploration Peak Park.
Exploration Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m)[1] |
Coordinates | 36°00′37″N 115°09′11″W / 36.0102°N 115.1531°W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Clark County, Nevada, United States |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Exploration Peak Trail |
Etymology
editExploration Peak is named for its proximity to the Old Spanish Trail.[1]
Hiking and recreation
editPart of Exploration Peak Park, the peak is easily accessed by two main trails, the 0.9 miles (1.4 km) Exploration Peak Trail and the 1.3 miles (2.1 km) Exploration Peak Loop, and features an overlook at the summit.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Exploration Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Exploration Peak Trail". AllTrails. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ "Exploration Peak Loop". AllTrails. Retrieved 19 August 2021.