Ruby Dome
Ruby Dome is a high-elevation granite summit located in Pershing County, Nevada, south of the Black Rock Desert. Squatting approximately 3,030 meters above sea level, Ruby Dome provides dramatic desert views, access from nearby highway 8, and serves as a visual landmark for regional recreation and land use. The area offers cross-country hiking and is part of the greater desert basin environment.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Great Basin |
| Subregion | Northern Basin and Range |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Pershing County |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 40.02 |
| Longitude | -118.07 |
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6:12 PM LOCAL TIMERuby Dome stands as a prominent granite summit in Pershing County, Nevada, approximately 3,030 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level. Its rounded, open ridgeline and relatively gentle slopes make it accessible for experienced cross-country hikers willing to leave established routes. The dome is visible from regional highways and forms a distinctive feature in the low-desert backdrop of the Black Rock Desert region. The surrounding landscape includes high-desert shrub communities, and the area's arid climate produces large diurnal temperature swings and clear, starry nights. While not a developed park or trailhead destination, Ruby Dome can be reached via rough roads and offers opportunities for wilderness solitude away from more popular frontier sites. Careful route planning based on recent trip logs is recommended for those seeking to summit or traverse from neighboring ridgelines.
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