Boundary Peak (Nevada)

Boundary Peak is a mountain in Esmeralda County, Nevada, United States. With a peak elevation of 13,147 feet (4,007 m), it is the highest natural point in the state of Nevada.

Boundary Peak
Boundary Peak as seen from Benton. Boundary is on the left (east), while connecting to higher Montgomery Peak on the right (west).
Highest point
Elevation13,147 ft (4,007 m) NAVD 88
Prominence253 ft (77 m)
Listing
  • U.S. state high point 9th
  • Nevada county high points 1st
  • Desert Peaks Section
Coordinates37°50′46″N 118°21′05″W
Geography
Boundary Peak
Esmeralda County, Nevada, U.S.
Parent rangeWhite Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Boundary Peak
Geology
Age of rockCretaceous
Mountain typeQuartz monzonite
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble, class 2
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