Pilot Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Attractions Near Pilot Peak

Wendover Will Neon Cowboy

31.23 km away from here

Wendover Will is a famous neon cowboy statue located in Elko County, Nevada, near the town of West Wendover. The statue stands at a height of 63 feet and is the largest mechanical neon cowboy in the world.The statue was built in 1952 and was originally located at the Stateline Casino, near the border of Nevada and Utah. It was later moved to its current location at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Wendover Boulevard.

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Pequop Summit

41.59 km away from here

Peop Summit is a mountain pass located in Elko County, Nevada, approximately 35 miles northeast of Ruby Valley. It stands at an elevation of 6,929 feet and serves as a major transportation route, connecting the cities of Wells and Wendover. The summit is known for its stunning views of the surrounding area, including the Toiyabe Range and the Pilot Range.

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Spruce Mountain

81.47 km away from here

At 10,267 feet (3,129 m) high, it was named from the spruce timber near the summit. The western side of the mountain was the site of copper, silver, and lead mining during the late 19th century. The settlement of Sprucemont on the western slope of the mountain supported the mining activity and existed from 1868 through about 1900 and is now a ghost town.

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Angel Lake

84.66 km away from here

A glacial tarn with an area of approximately 13 acres (5.2 hectares), and a depth of up to 29 feet (9 m). Located at the base of a steep cirque, the lake is surrounded by high cliffs.

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Metropolis Ghost Town

85.25 km away from here

A ghost town from early twentieth century, when many homesteaders attempted to farm in the Great Basin. Metropolis was a project of an eastern businessman, Harry L. Pierce, intended to be the center of a huge farming district.

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East Humboldt Wilderness

85.54 km away from here

The Humboldt Wilderness is a vast and rugged wilderness area located in Elko County, Nevada. Covering over 60,000 acres, the wilderness is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique geological features.The region is home to several mountain ranges, including the East Humboldt Range, which boasts peaks that reach over 11,000 feet in elevation. The wilderness also contains several alpine lakes, crystal-clear streams, and lush meadows.

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Elko County

Fourth-largest county by area in the contiguous United States. It is one of only 10 counties in the U.S. with more than 10,000 square miles (25,900 km2) of area.

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Location of Pilot Peak

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