Record SL-827792 · Wikidata Q7548328
Snow Valley Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,803
m
9,196 ft
Prominence
1,254 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
39.1538° N,
119.8830° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSnow Valley Peak is a mountain located in the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada. The mountain lies within the city limits of Carson City, NV. At 9,214 feet in elevation it is also the city's highest point. From the peak Mound House, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson Valley are all clearly visible. The peak is accessible along the Tahoe Rim Trail from the Spooner Lake Trailhead. The mountain is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest although Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park lies immediately to the west. The sources of three creeks begin on Snow Valley Peak: North Canyon Creek on the western flank, Clear Creek on the southern, and Ash Canyon Creek on the eastern.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlette Peak | 2,661 m | N 345° | 4.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| chossy bitch | lakeside choss | 5a | 4.4 km |
| señor crumbles | lakeside choss | 6a | 4.4 km |
| Señor scramble | lakeside choss | 5b | 4.4 km |
| Señor Slabby | lakeside choss | 5c | 4.4 km |
| Left Crack | East Face | 5c | 4.4 km |
| Arch Nemesis | East Face | 6c | 4.4 km |
| Deep Blue | East Face | 6b | 4.4 km |
| Easy Corner | East Face | 5b | 4.4 km |
| The Arete | East Face | 4c | 4.4 km |
| Left Variation | East Face | 6a+ | 4.4 km |
| Cruz | East Face | 5c | 4.4 km |
| Right Crack | East Face | 5c | 4.4 km |
| Left Crack Variation | East Face | 5c | 4.4 km |
| 4 Crack (rest in peace) | South Face | 6a+ | 4.5 km |
| Left Corner | South Face | 5c | 4.5 km |
| Ballbuster Chimney | South Face | 4c | 4.5 km |
| The Mantel | South Face | 6b | 4.5 km |
| South Face Approach | South Face | 4c | 4.5 km |
| Knob Job | South Face | 6c | 4.5 km |
| Bobo's Paint Mixer | Paint Tester | 6b | 5.6 km |
| Double Rainbow | Double Rainbow Boulder | V5 | 5.7 km |
| Problem 5 | Sand Harbor Boulder #1 | V2 | 6.4 km |
| Problem 2 | Sand Harbor Boulder #1 | V0 | 6.4 km |
| Sandblast | Sand Harbor Boulder #1 | V1 | 6.4 km |
| Sandstorm | Sand Harbor Boulder #1 | V0 | 6.4 km |