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Exploration_Peak_(Nevada) Latitude and Longitude:

36°00′37″N 115°09′11″W / 36.0102°N 115.1531°W / 36.0102; -115.1531
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Exploration Peak
Exploration Peak is located in Nevada
Exploration Peak
Exploration Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m) [1]
Coordinates 36°00′37″N 115°09′11″W / 36.0102°N 115.1531°W / 36.0102; -115.1531 [1]
Geography
Location Clark County, Nevada, United States
Climbing
Easiest routeExploration Peak Trail

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.

Etymology

Exploration Peak is named for its proximity to the Old Spanish Trail. [1]

Hiking and recreation

Part of Exploration Peak Park, the peak is easily accessed by two main trails, the 0.9 mi (1.4 km) Exploration Peak Trail and the 1.3 mi (2.1 km) Exploration Peak Loop, and features an overlook at the summit. [2] [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Exploration Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Exploration Peak Trail". AllTrails. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Exploration Peak Loop". AllTrails. Retrieved 19 August 2021.