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| State | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 13,064 ft (3,982 m) |
| Prominence | 7,562 ft (2,305 m) — an ultra-prominent peak |
| Range | Snake Range |
| Protected area | Great Basin National Park |
Source: Wikidata Q2566649 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Wheeler Peak is the tallest mountain in the Snake Range and in White Pine County, in Nevada, United States. The summit elevation of 13,065 feet (3,982 m) makes it the second-highest peak in Nevada, just behind Boundary Peak. With a topographic prominence of 7,563 feet (2,305 m), Wheeler Peak is the most topographically prominent peak in White Pine County and the second-most prominent peak in Nevada, just behind Mount Charleston. The mountain is located in Great Basin National Park and was named for George Wheeler, leader of the Wheeler Survey of the late 19th century.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q2566649; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
