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McAfee Peak
2013-07-22 08 21 41 View of McAfee Peak, Nevada from Jack Creek Summit Road (Elko County Route 732) in Elko County, Nevada.jpg
View of McAfee Peak from North Fork Road
Highest point
Elevation 10,442 ft (3,183 m) NAVD 88
Prominence 4,158 ft (1,267 m)
Geography
McAfee Peak is located in Nevada
McAfee Peak
McAfee Peak
Location in Nevada
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.

McAfee Peak view
A full 360-degree view from the top of McAfee Peak
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