Greys Peak Explained

Greys Peak
Elevation Ft:10676
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:714
Prominence Ref:[2]
Map:Nevada
Map Size:160
Location:Elko County, Nevada, U.S.
Range:East Humboldt Range
Coordinates:41.0238°N -115.1048°W
Topo:USGS Welcome
Easiest Route:Scramble, [3]

Greys Peak is the northernmost summit of the East Humboldt Range of Elko County in northeastern Nevada about 10miles southwest of the community of Wells. It rises over 5000feet from the Humboldt Valley, making it one of the most visually prominent peaks in the area. To the west are Dennis Flats, Starr Valley, and remote Greys Lake, while to the east are Chimney Rock, Clover Valley, and popular Angel Lake. The summit is the start of a high crest running almost to the south.

The peak is named after Enoch Grey, an early homesteader in nearby Starr Valley.

Climbing

The most common approach starts at the Angel Lake Campground on the mountains western flank. A primitive trail,, climbs about 2300feet from the parking lot.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. MT0817 . Grays . 2008-11-22 .
  2. 24369 . Greys Peak . 2011-05-17.
  3. 688513 . Greys Peak . 2011-05-17.