Jarbidge Peak
Jarbidge Peak is the second highest mountain in the Jarbidge Mountains of northern Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is located within the Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The boundary of the Jarbidge Wilderness crosses the peak.
| Jarbidge Peak | |
|---|---|
Jarbidge Peak viewed from the ridge south of Bonanza Gulch | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,799 ft (3,292 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 621 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°50′25″N 115°23′25″W |
| Geography | |
Jarbidge Peak Nevada, U.S. | |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, U.S. |
"Jarbidge" is a name derived from the Shoshone language meaning "devil". Indians believed the hills were haunted.
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