Hayford Peak
Hayford Peak, elevation 9,924 feet (3,025 m), is the highest mountain in the Sheep Range of Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is the seventh-most topographically prominent peak in the state.[4] The nearest taller mountain is Mount Charleston, 34 miles (55 km) to the southwest.[2] In the winter months, there is snow on the peak, which usually lasts until early spring.
| Hayford Peak | |
|---|---|
  Hayford Peak Location in Nevada | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,924 ft (3,025 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 5,392 ft (1,643 m) [2] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 36°39′28″N 115°12′03″W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Clark County, Nevada, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sheep Range |
| Topo map | USGS Hayford Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike class 1[3] |
References
- "Hayford Peak". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
- "Hayford Peak, Nevada". Peakbagger.com.
- "Desert Peaks Section List" (PDF). Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- "Nevada Peaks with 2000 feet of Prominence". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
External links
- "Hayford Peak". SummitPost.org.
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