Notable viewpoint · Elko, Nevada
Smith Peak
Smith Peak is a viewpoint in Elko, Nevada.
Smith Peak: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Smith Peak
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Smith Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 40.66038, -115.33380. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Smith Peak
- Verdi Lake · lake · Elko · ~3 km · Must-see
- Verdi Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~3 km · Must-see
- Island Lake · lake · Elko · ~8 km · Must-see
- Cold Lakes · lake · Elko · ~8 km · Must-see
- Snow Lake Peak · lake · Elko · ~10 km · Must-see
- Snow Lake · lake · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dollar Lakes · lake · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mount Fitzgerald · viewpoint · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Robinson Lake · lake · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Lamoille Lake · lake · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Ruby Mountains Wilderness · sanctuary · Elko · ~12 km · Must-see
- Liberty Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~12 km · Must-see
- Box Lake · lake · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Liberty Lake · lake · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hidden Lakes · lake · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Gilbert · viewpoint · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Seitz Lake · lake · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Echo Lake · lake · Elko · ~14 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Smith Peak
- Verdi Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mount Fitzgerald · viewpoint · Elko · ~11 km · Must-see
- Liberty Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Gilbert · viewpoint · Elko · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ruby Dome · viewpoint · Elko · ~16 km · Must-see
- Seitz Canyon · viewpoint · Elko · ~16 km · Must-see
- Secret Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~24 km · Must-see
- King Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ruby Valley · viewpoint · Elko · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tipton Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~36 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Smith Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Smith Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Smith Peak?
Nearby: Verdi Lake (lake, 3 km), Verdi Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), Island Lake (lake, 8 km), Cold Lakes (lake, 8 km), Snow Lake Peak (lake, 10 km), Snow Lake (lake, 11 km).
Is Smith Peak worth visiting?
Smith Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nevada on Spotwander.