Hayford Peak, elevation 9,924 feet (3,025 m), is the highest mountain in the Sheep Range of Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is the seventh-most topographically prominent peak in the state.[4] The nearest taller mountain is Mount Charleston, 34 miles (55 km) to the southwest.[2] In the winter months, there is snow on the peak, which usually lasts until early spring.

Hayford Peak
Hayford Peak is located in Nevada
Hayford Peak
Hayford Peak
Location in Nevada
Highest point
Elevation9,924 ft (3,025 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence5,392 ft (1,643 m)[2]
Listing
Coordinates36°39′28″N 115°12′03″W / 36.657730414°N 115.200804794°W / 36.657730414; -115.200804794[1]
Geography
LocationClark County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent rangeSheep Range
Topo mapUSGS Hayford Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeHike class 1[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hayford Peak". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
  2. ^ a b "Hayford Peak, Nevada". Peakbagger.com.
  3. ^ "Desert Peaks Section List" (PDF). Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  4. ^ "Nevada Peaks with 2000 feet of Prominence". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
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