The Wild And Steep Road to Pilot Peak in Mineral County
Pilot Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,795m (9,169ft) above sea level, located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Where is Pilot Peak?
The peak is located south of Luning in the eastern part of Nevada.
What’s at the summit of Pilot Peak?
Set high in the Pilot Range, the summit hosts many communication towers and antennas and the mountain dominates the view for many miles.
How long is the road to Pilot Peak?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. 4x4 vehicle required. Starting at the paved US-95, the ascent is 14.88 km (9.24 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,395 meters. The average gradient is 9.37%.
Pic: Marc Belanger