Winnemucca Mountain

Winnemucca Mountain
View towards Winnemucca Mountain from Nevada State Route 794 in Winnemucca
Highest point
Elevation6742+ ft (2055+ m)[1]
Prominence1,919 ft (585 m)[1]
Coordinates41°00′39″N 117°46′03″W / 41.010911008°N 117.767582942°W / 41.010911008; -117.767582942[2]
Geography
Winnemucca Mountain is located in Nevada
Winnemucca Mountain
Winnemucca Mountain
Nevada, U.S.
LocationHumboldt County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent rangeSanta Rosa Range

Winnemucca Mountain is a mountain near the small city of Winnemucca in Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. It is considered to be the southernmost named summit of the Santa Rosa Range.[3] A paved road ascends to radio facilities on the summit.

On June 15, 2025, a human-caused wildfire burned on Winnemucca Mountain, which burned 2,321 acres (939 ha) and affected one structure.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Winnemucca Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  2. ^ "Winnemucca". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ^ "Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Mountains". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  4. ^ Sheridan, Kevin (June 18, 2025). "Fire on Winnemucca Mountain reaches 80% containment". KOLO-TV. Retrieved July 14, 2025.


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