Snake Range
Snake Range is a high-elevation mountain ridge in east-central Nevada, crossing White Pine and Eureka counties. Known for striking alpine scenery, glaciers, and the Great Basin Divide, it offers opportunities for high-altitude hiking, technical mountaineering, and cross-country routes. Key peaks include Goni was, Tanner Peak, and Wheeler Peak, with the latter hosting Great Basin National Park and a prominent public trailhead.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine and Eureka counties |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 39.3 |
| Longitude | -116.55 |
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6:12 PM LOCAL TIMESnake Range is a rugged mountain chain straddling Great Basin Country in east-central Nevada. Rising from around 2,200 ft in the ______________________________________ to 13,006 ft at Wheeler Peak, the range presents a **geologically diverse** corridor of glacial cirques, alpine lakes, and exposed summits. The range's high passes—such as The Steps and South Portal—serve as key transit points across the basin divide, while its permanent glaciers and snowfields are remote and fragile. The area is notable for **wilderness-quality solitude**, relative accessibility at lower elevations, and critical habitat for species like *Pseudotsuga menziesii* (douglas fir) and *Perognathus amplus* (Silky pocket mouse). Recreational pursuits include **backcountry hiking and camping**, **technical climbs on non-technical routes**, and **winter snowsports** on high snowfields. The range's adjacency to Great Basin National Park__ and regional trail systems makes its core peaks and passes accessible from multiple north-south and east-west routes; however, many of the more remote high-elevation routes demand route-finding skill and preparedness for rapidly changing mountain weather.
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