Record SL-827946 · Wikidata Q7641109
Sunrise Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,026
m
3,366 ft
Prominence
282 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
36.2195° N,
114.9956° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSunrise Mountain is located east of Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada. Even though Sunrise Mountain is over 3.3 miles (5.3 km) NNW of higher peak Frenchman Mountain many people in the Las Vegas Valley refer to Frenchman Mountain as Sunrise Mountain since the sun rises from behind it. This confusion dates back many years and the National Geodetic Survey bench mark placed in 1947 on the summit of Frenchman Mountain is designated "Sunrise". During World War II the U.S. Army maintained an airway beacon on the summit and as of 2007, remains of the tower could still be found. Local conservationists have proposed the area, along with Gypsum Cave and Frenchman Mountain, be protected as a national monument.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchman Mountain | 1,236 m | S 182° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take the Power Back | Lake View Crag | 6c | 2.8 km |
| Civil Disobedience | Lake View Crag | 6b | 2.8 km |
| It's All Good in the Hood | Lava Butte Wall | 5a | 9.3 km |
| Any Given Day | Lava Butte Wall | 4a | 9.3 km |
| Cherry Pickin' Side Hustlin' Ragtime Cats | Lava Butte Wall | 4c | 9.3 km |
| Pleasure Center | Lava Butte Wall | 4c | 9.3 km |
| Alpine Starter | Lava Butte Wall | 3+ | 9.3 km |
| Tower of Tiny Town | Lava Butte Wall | 3 | 9.3 km |
| Reward Cicuit | Lava Butte Wall | 4c | 9.3 km |
| Fire on the Horizon | Lava Butte Wall | 5c | 9.3 km |
| Fletched With Love | Lava Butte Wall | 3 | 9.3 km |
| Demolition Crew | Lava Butte Wall | 4c | 9.3 km |