Rock Giants of Hwy 50 magazine

Arc Dome Nevada

Arc Dome from Middlegate Nevada

View of extreme climb on July 4th at the annual Middlegate mountain races. A flare will be shot when the winner reaches the top.

Arc Dome and Toiyabe Dome

South faces, photo taken from Tonopa, Nevada.

Arc Dome left, Toiyabe Dome right.

West face of arc dome from drumm summit on hwy 50

Northwest face of Arc Dome

Elevation: 11,781 feet

Coordinates: 38.8324 degrees latitude by -117.3529 degrees longitude

Photo of Arc Dome taken from Drumm Summit on hwy 50 near Middlegate, Nevada.

West face of Arc Dome

The Arc Dome wilderness is a plethora of incredible hiking trails to the top, from its remote base. It takes most of the day to hike to the peak of the mountain hence, most climbers spend the night and hike down the next day.

The view from the forested top of the dome is spectacular where one can see mountains of the Sierra Nevada more than a hundred miles away. Photo of Arc Dome taken from Paradise Summit on hwy 844 NV.

North face of arc dome from austin Nevada

North face telephoto of Arc Dome

Photo of Arc Dome was taken from a point north of Austin, Nevada.

North faces of Toiyabe mountain range

Arc Dome is on the far right in this photo. Follow the link below to learn more about Arc Dome Nevada:

Http://www.summitpost.org/arc-dome/151778

Southwest face of Arc Dome

Photo of Arc Dome taken from hwy 95 just east of Hawthorne, Nevada.

North Toiyabe Range Nevada

West faces of north Toiyabe range

Elevation: 11,233 feet

Photo of Toiyabe Range taken from Sand Springs summit on hwy 50 Nevada.

West face of Bunker Hill Nevada

Photo of Bunker Hill Nevada taken from New Pass on hwy 50 Nevada. Bunker hill is the tallest peak of the north Toiyabe mountain range.

Follow the link below to learn more about the north Toiyabe range Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/toiyabe-range-11-085/902956

East face of toiyabe mountain range Nevada

East faces of Toiyabe mountain range

Photo of Toiyabe range taken from hwy 50 near Hickson summit.

North faces of Toiyabe Dome and South Toiyabe peak

Photo of mountains taken from hwy 50 about 5 miles east of Austin summit.

Star Peak Nevada

North face of Star peak from imlay, Nevada

Star Peak Nevada, north face

Elevation: 9,840 feet

Photo of Star Peak taken from Imlay, Nevada.

At over 5,000 feet of prominence, Star Peak provides a plethora of hiking trails to the top. One can even drive a dirt road to within 1,200 feet of the summit. An easy hike for the most part, this mountain can be camped on and different trails discovered every day.

There are no restrictions to climb the peak and it can be reached from hwy 80, about 30 miles north of Lovelock, Nevada.

South face of star peak from fallon Nevada

Star Peak Nevada, south face

Photo of Star Peak taken from Rattlesnake Hill 65 miles away.

Follow the link below to learn more about Star Peak Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/star-peak/152140

Northeast face of Star peak

Photo of Star peak taken from Cosgrove, Nevada on I80.

South face of Star peak

Photo of Star peak taken from Oreana, Nevada on I80.

King Lear Peak Nevada

King Lear peak and jackson mountains, south face.

South face of King Lear Peak Nevada

Elevation: 8,923 feet

Photo of King Lear Peak and the Jackson mountains taken from Rattlesnake Hill.

King Lear is remote and a very popular climb in spite of its challenging terrain. The view from this popular peak is spectacular, I'm told.

Follow the link below to learn more about King Lear Peak Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/king-lear-peak/151515

East face of king Lear peak and the Jackson mountains

Photo of King Lear peak taken from Cosgrove, Nevada on I80.

Eugene Mountains Nevada

Eugene Mountains Nevada high point, south face

Elevation: 7,582 feet

Photo of Eugene Mountains high point taken from Rattlesnake Hill.

These mountains are a popular climb or the high point can be accessed by 4wd. Gold mining is one of the range's greatest assets and there is a large tungsten mine at the base.

Follow the link below to learn more about the Eugene Mountains Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/eugene-mountains-high-point-nv/894146

Eugene mountains from Oreana Nevada on I80

Eugene Mountain Range, south face

Photo of the Eugene Mountains taken from Oreana, Nevada on I80.

Sonoma Peak Nevada

West face of Sonoma peak

Photo of Sonoma peak taken from Rose Creek, Nevada on I80.

East face of Sonoma peak

Photo of Sonoma peak taken from Interstate 80 at Golconda summit.

West by northwest face of Sonoma peak

Photo of Sonoma peak taken four miles north of Winnemucca, Nevada on hwy 95.

Sonoma peak Nevada, southwest face telephoto

Southwest face of Sonoma Peak

Elevation: 9,396 feet

Telephoto of Sonoma Peak taken from about 7 miles north of Fallon, Nevada on hwy 95.

Follow the link below and read the story inspired by Dennis Poulin who climbed Sonoma Peak in 2011.

For anyone traveling through Winnemucca on I80, this mountain regularly catches your attention. The story you read on Summit Post chronicles the journey of a regular traveler passing this mountain, who decided to finally climb it. Enjoy:

Https://www.summitpost.org/sonoma-peak-nv/756883

Mount Tobin Nevada

South face of Mount Tobin Nevada

Elevation: 9,778 feet

View also includes Fencemaker

peak on the left.

Photo of mountains taken from Sand Springs Summit on hwy 50.

Mount Tobin Nevada, west face

With one of the highest prominences in Nevada of 4,800 feet, Mount Tobin is a respectable climb. An easy climb as well however, getting to the base of the mountain is an adventure into itself.

View includes from left to right, Granite mountain, mount Tobin, and Fencemaker peak.

Photo of mountain taken from Rattlesnake Hill, Nevada.

Follow the link below to learn more about Mount Tobin Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/mount-tobin-nv/907925

Northwest face of mount Tobin

View includes China mountain on the left and mount Tobin, right.

Photo of mountains taken from Interstate 80 at Rose Creek, Nevada.

Winnemucca Mountain Nevada

Northeast face of Winnemucca mountain

It may only be 6,742 feet tall but, its close proximity to the north side of I80 and prominence of almost 2,000 feet makes it impressive. Ask anyone who has driven through Winnemucca, Nevada.

Photo of Winnemucca mountain taken from Rose Creek, Nevada.

Follow the link below to learn more about Winnemucca mountain in Nevada:

www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=39940

East face of Winnemucca mountain

Photo of Winnemucca mountain taken four miles north of Winnemucca on hwy 95.

Desatoya Peak Nevada

West by southwest face of Desatoya Peak

Elevation: 9,973 feet

Photo of Desatoya Peak taken from Middlegate Station, Nevada.

Follow the link below to learn more about Desatoya peak Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/desatoya-twins/152678

Northeast face of Desatoya peak

Photo of Desatoya peak taken from hwy 50 about five miles west of Austin, Nevada.

Northwest face of Desatoya peak

Photo of Desatoya peak taken from hwy 50 about ten miles west of Free Pass.

West face of Desatoya peak over Eastgate, Nevada

Photo of Desatoya peak taken from hwy 50.

West face telephoto of Desatoya peak

Photo of Desatoya peak taken from hwy 50.

Mount Augusta Nevada

Mount Augusta Nevada, east face telephoto

Elevation: 9,966 feet

Mount Augusta is the highest peak in Churchill county Nevada.

East face of mount Augusta and surrounding terrain

Mount Augusta Nevada, east face

Photo of Augusta's east face illustrates its great prominence. There is a rough service road that takes you within 1,300 feet of the summit.

The popular Cherry Valley hunting region is at the far right in this photo.

Much of the climb up this remote mountain is an aggressive hike with only a few steep sections. There are no camping areas and no services of any kind. Climbers should bring enough gear to fix or replace essential things such as tires and hiking equipment.

Avoid driving your 4wd in places where you could get stuck, it is very, very expensive to get a tow in such a remote location.

West face of mount Augusta from Rattlesnake hill

Mount Augusta Nevada, west face

Photo of Mount Augusta taken from Rattlesnake Hill, Nevada.

Mount August Nevada, south face telephoto

Photo of Mount Augusta taken from Sand Springs Summit on hwy 50.

Mount Augusta Nevada, south face

Follow the link below to learn more about Mount Augusta Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/mount-augusta-nv/729472

Northeast face of Mount Augusta

Photo of Mount Augusta taken from hwy 50 about ten miles west of Free Pass.

East by northeast face of Mount Augusta

Photo of Mount Augusta taken from Austin Summit on hwy 50.

Fairview Peak Nevada

East face of Fairview peak

Photo of Fairview peak taken from Middlegate Station Nevada.

North face of Fairview Peak

Elevation: 8,271 feet

Coordinates: 39.2249 degrees latitude by -118.1529 degrees longitude

Photo of Fairview Peak taken from Drumm summit at its base.

Profile, north face, the one to climb

The north face climb up the peak takes you through the old mining town of Fairview but, it looks like somebody was using it for bombing practice, source unconfirmed.

Still the preferred climb to hiking up the service road on the south face.

West face of Fairview Peak

Photo of Fairview Peak taken from Sand Springs summit on hwy 50. Follow the link below to learn more about Fairview Peak Nevada:

Https://www.summitpost.org/fairview-peak/624077

Northeast face of Fairview peak

The north slope of Fairview Peak is perfect for the annual mountain bike races at Middlegate, Nevada.

On July 4 every year, mountain bikers will race up the 3,000 foot prominence of this roller coaster mountain to win the most grueling mountain bike race in America.

The peak is only 7 miles from Middlegate Station, base camp where the mountain bike races begin.

Fairview peak Nevada base camp, east face

Fairview Peak, base camp

Middlegate Station Restaurant and RV park, known for their extraordinary burgers, entertainment, and hospitality.

Please thank them for letting us use their parking lot on July 4th to watch the mountain races.

Prizes will be awarded for all categories.

Races start at 9am, be a Rock Giant tamer.

www.MiddlegateStation.com

Photo looks west at the hills surrounding Faiview, Nevada

Ghost town of Fairview Nevada

Somewhere behind the rocks in this photo is the bombed out mining town of Fairview, Nevada. At the foot of Fairview peak, tours to this very remote location are available from Middlegate station.

Www.Destination4x4.com/fairview-churchill-county-nevada-ghost-town/

Sand Springs Range Cairn Nevada

Northwest faces of sand springs range mountains

Sand Springs Range NV, northwest faces

Elevation estimated at 7,160 feet for Big Kasock Mountain and 7,450 feet at the Sand Mountain Range's highest point.

Closely guarded by the US Navy, only those with a secret clearance may visit the peaks of this tiny mountain range.

The military radar installations covering the mountain range are critical to Naval air exercises and are off limits to civilians.

Center and highpoint of sand springs range cairn Nevada

Sand Springs Range Cairn, center and highpoint

The Sand Springs Range Cairn is almost directly over project Shoal. The location where a 12 kiloton nuclear bomb was detonated underground in 1963.

Big Kasock Mountain at the south end of Sand Springs Range is the most prominent, appropriately named after a large religious coverall.

Alpite Ridge Nevada at north end of Sand Springs Range

There are no records of any civilians climbing Sand Springs Range, hence there is a high level of curiosity much like area 51 to the south.

Follow the link below to learn more about Sand Springs Range Cairn Nevada:

Https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_Springs_Range

Northwest face of big kasock mountain Nevada

Big Kasock Mountain Nevada, northwest face

Photo of Big Kasock taken from Rattlesnake Hill. The definition of Kassock is a large religious robe.

Schell Creek Range in east Nevada

West by southwest face of Schell peaks Nevada

West faces of the Schell Creek range mountains

Elevation: 11,883 feet

Photo of Schell peaks taken from KOA campgrounds just south of Ely, Nevada.

Follow the link below to learn more about the Schell Creek range:

https://www.peakbagger.com/range.aspx?rid=13337

West face of Cleve Creek Baldy in Nevada

Photo of Cleve Creek Baldy taken from Ely Nevada on hwy 50.

South face of Cave Mountain in Nevada

Photo of Cave Mountain taken from hwy 50 about 18 miles south of Ely, Nevada.

East faces of cave mountain, cleve creek baldy, and the schell mountains

East face, Cave mtn., Cleve Creek Baldy, & the Schell mtns.

Photo of four prominent mountains taken from hwy 50 just north of Wheeler peak.

Ward Mountain NV

North face of Ward Mountain

Photo of Ward mountain taken from hwy 50 about 15 miles west of Eureka, Nevada.

North face telephoto of ward mountain Nevada

North face of Ward Mountain

Telephoto of Ward mountain peak taken from hwy 50 about 15 miles west of Eureka, Nevada.

East face of Ward Mountain, north

Photo of Ward peak, north taken from hwy 50 a few miles south of Ely, Nevada.

Follow the link below to learn more about Ward mountain in Nevada:

www.summitpost.org/ward-mountain/310255

East face of Ward Mountain