Thomas Peak

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Thomas Peak

Thomas Peak, viewed from Verdi Peaks
Elevation 11,325+ ft (3452+ m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 1,080 ft (329 m)[1]
Location
Thomas Peak
Elko County, Nevada, U.S.
Range Ruby Mountains
Coordinates 40°37′19″N 115°23′34″W / 40.621966°N 115.392822°W / 40.621966; -115.392822Coordinates: 40°37′19″N 115°23′34″W / 40.621966°N 115.392822°W / 40.621966; -115.392822[1]
Topo map USGS Ruby Dome
Climbing
Easiest route Southeast Side from Island Lake: Hike and Scramble

Thomas Peak, the second highest named peak in the Ruby Mountains and Elko County, is located in the northeast portion of the state of Nevada in the western United States. One of the most voluminous mountains in the range, its base makes up most of the east wall of Thomas Canyon, as well as the long curved section of upper Lamoille Canyon. The peak is located about 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the city of Elko in the Ruby Mountains Wilderness and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.[1]

Thomas Peak and the adjacent canyon and campground is named after Raymond Thomas, a teacher at Elko High School, who led a group of hikers into the canyon in October 1916. Caught in an early snowstorm, he died while assisting his party until rescuers could arrive.[2]

Thomas Peak view
View from Thomas Peak

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Thomas Peak, Nevada". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28. 
  2. ↑ "What's in a Name?". Howard Hickson'S Histories. Great Basin College. Retrieved 2014-01-28. 


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