Currant Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Currant Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,518 ft (3,511 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 4,575 ft (1,394 m) |
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 Currant Mountain
Location in Nevada
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| Parent range | White Pine Range |
| Topo map | USGS Currant Mountain |
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| Easiest route | From the south ridge: Steep hike & scramble |
Currant Mountain is a really tall and special mountain in Nevada, United States. It's the highest point in the White Pine Range and stands proudly in White Pine County. Imagine a mountain with a top that looks like three pointy towers – that's Currant Mountain! The tallest of these towers reaches an amazing 11,518 feet (3,511 m) into the sky. It's one of the tallest mountains in Nevada and also one of the most "prominent," meaning it stands out a lot from the land around it.
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Where is Currant Mountain?
This impressive mountain is found in a beautiful part of Nevada. To its west, you'll find the lands of the Duckwater people (who are part of the Shoshone tribe) and a large, flat area called Railroad Valley. To the east, there's the northern part of the White River Valley.
Location Details
Currant Mountain is located about 37 miles (60 km) southwest of the community of Ely. It's also very close to the border of Nye County. The mountain is part of a protected area called the Currant Mountain Wilderness. This wilderness area is managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which helps keep the natural environment safe and beautiful.
What Makes Currant Mountain Special?
Currant Mountain is known for its unique summit. Instead of a single rounded top, it has a series of three pointy spires. These spires are made of a type of rock called limestone and form a thin ridge. The spire on the southern side is the highest one.
Topographic Prominence
When we talk about a mountain's "topographic prominence," it means how much it stands out from the land around it. Currant Mountain is the sixteenth-most topographically prominent peak in Nevada. This means it rises very dramatically from the surrounding valleys and lower hills, making it a very noticeable landmark.
