Boundary Peak (Nevada)

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For other mountains by this name, see Boundary Peak.

Coordinates: 37°50′18″N 118°21′24″W / 37.8382642, -118.3567847

Boundary Peak
Boundary Peak as seen from Benton
Elevation	13,147 feet (4,007 m)^[1]
Location	Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA
Range	White Mountains
Prominence	253 feet (77 m)^[2]
Coordinates	37°50′18″N 118°21′24″W / 37.8382642, -118.3567847^[3]
Topo map	USGS Boundary Peak
Easiest route	scramble

Boundary Peak is the highest summit in state of Nevada and is located in Esmeralda County. It is located entirely within the state of Nevada, although it is only about half a mile (1 km) from the California border. Montgomery Peak 13,445 feet (4,098 m) is located just across the border in California, and Boundary Peak can be considered a sub-peak of Montgomery. Boundary Peak is 82 feet (25 m) higher than the second highest Nevada peak, Wheeler Peak 13,065 feet (3,982 m). An area surrounding the peak is protected as the Boundary Peak Wilderness Area.

[edit] Climbing

This peak is most often climbed from the Nevada side. It is recommended that the national forest (Inyo National Forest) be contacted so they can provide climbing information.