Hayford Peak

Hayford Peak
Hayford Peak Location in Nevada
Highest point
Elevation	9,924 ft (3,025 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence	5,392 ft (1,643 m)[2]
Listing	US most prominent peaks 94th
Coordinates	36°39′28″N 115°12′03″W[1]
Geography
Location	Clark County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent range	Sheep Range
Topo map	USGS Hayford Peak
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike class 1[3]

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.

See also

• List of Ultras of the United States
• Desert National Wildlife Refuge
• Hidden Forest Cabin

References

1. "Hayford Peak". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
2. "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.

External links

• "Hayford Peak". SummitPost.org.