Arc Dome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arc Dome |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,780 ft (3,591 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
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 Arc Dome
Location in Nevada
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| Location | Nye County, Nevada, U.S. |
| Parent range | Toiyabe Range |
| Topo map | USGS Arc Dome |
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| Easiest route | Hike along the North ridge, class 1 |
Arc Dome is a very tall mountain in Nevada, United States. It is the highest point in the Toiyabe Range. This mountain is special because it is the thirteenth-highest mountain in the entire state of Nevada.
Arc Dome is also known for its "prominence." This means it stands out a lot from the land around it. It is the second-most prominent peak in Nye County and the eighth-most prominent peak in Nevada.
About Arc Dome
Arc Dome reaches an elevation of 11,780 feet (3,590 meters) above sea level. It is located in the northwestern part of Nye County. The mountain is about 53 miles (85 kilometers) north of the town of Tonopah.
Arc Dome Wilderness
Arc Dome is found within a special protected area. This area is called the Arc Dome Wilderness. It is part of the larger Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Wilderness areas help protect nature and allow people to enjoy the outdoors.
Is it Toiyabe Dome?
Sometimes, people get Arc Dome confused with another mountain called Toiyabe Dome. This confusion happens partly because the marker at the top of Arc Dome is actually labeled "Toiyabe Dome."
However, these are two different mountains. Toiyabe Dome is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of Arc Dome. It is also a bit shorter, standing at 11,361 feet (3,463 meters) tall. Toiyabe Dome is located above the small community of Carvers, Nevada.
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