| Snow Lake Peak | |
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Snow Lake Peak, looking northwest from the Ruby Crest Trail in Lamoille Canyon |
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| Elevation | 11,137 ft (3,395 m) [1] |
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| Range | Ruby Mountains |
| Coordinates | [2] |
| Topo map | USGS Ruby Dome |
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| Easiest route | Climb with exposure, class 4+ |
Snow Lake Peak, the fifth highest named peak of the Ruby Mountains and the seventh highest in Elko County, is located in the northeast portion of the state of Nevada in the western United States. It rises from the head of Box Canyon (above Snow Lake), is part of the headwall of Thomas Canyon (with Mount Fitzgerald), and is a prominent part of the west wall of Lamoille Canyon above Lamoille and Dollar Lakes.
The summit is a high glacial horn located about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of the community of Elko. It is the only major peak of the Ruby Mountains that cannot be reached via a scramble.