Mount Rose
Mount Rose is a high-elevation Nevada peak and key access point for Lake Tahoe-area recreation. From its summit (~10,350 ft), visitors enjoy panoramic mountain vistas, seasonal skiing and snowboarding, and trails connecting to the Pyramid Lake region and wider Reno-California corridor.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Rose Hwy, Nevada, USAMount Rose Hwy (SR 431) |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe County |
| City | Reno |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 39.532 |
| Longitude | -119.8615 |
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6:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Rose stands at approximately 10,350 feet and marks a crucial link between the Lake Tahoe basin and the western Nevada high deserts. The mountain is best known for its year-round ski and snowboard terrain accessed from the Mount Rose Ski Tahoe resort area, as well as its high-elevation trailheads that lead to alpine lakes, tundra zones, and cross-mountain routes. The Mount Rose Highway (State Route 431) provides a direct spring-to-fall route to the summit and resort base, while longer approaches originate from nearby communities and trail systems. Beyond winter recreation, the mountain is a popular destination for summer and fall activities including hiking, trail running, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. Its diverse ecological zones support a mix of high-altitude flora and fauna, and the area serves as an important watershed upstream of Pyramid Lake and regional aqueduct systems. Visitors should prepare for variable weather—wet snows in season, thunderstorms in summer, and rapidly changing conditions near the treeline.
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