McAfee Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McAfee Peak |
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![]() View of McAfee Peak from North Fork Road
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 10,442 ft (3,183 m) NAVD 88 |
Prominence | 4,158 ft (1,267 m) |
Geography | |
Location | Elko County, Nevada, U.S. |
Parent range | Independence Mountains |
Topo map | USGS McAfee Peak |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | From Jacks Creek Summit, Class 2 scramble south along the ridgeline |
McAfee Peak is a tall mountain located in northern Elko County, Nevada, in the United States. It is the highest point in the Independence Mountains. This makes it a very important peak in the area.
McAfee Peak is also known for its "prominence." This means it stands out a lot from the land around it. It is the twenty-first most prominent peak in all of Nevada. The mountain is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, a large area of protected land.
Exploring McAfee Peak's Views
When you reach the top of McAfee Peak, you can see amazing views all around. From the summit, you get a full 360-degree look at the beautiful landscapes of Nevada. It's a great spot to see how vast and open the natural world is.
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