Notable viewpoint · Elko, Nevada
Red Mountain
Red Mountain is a viewpoint in Elko, Nevada.
Red Mountain: 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 Red Mountain
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 Red Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.62379, -115.98314. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Red Mountain
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~14 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~18 km · Must-see
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~23 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~34 km · Must-see
- Wilson Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~37 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Neva · viewpoint · Elko · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hat Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~58 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~59 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~61 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~67 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~68 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~68 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~69 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Wilderness · sanctuary · Elko · ~71 km · Must-see
- Rocky Bluff · viewpoint · Elko · ~3 km
- Maggie Summit · viewpoint · Elko · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Red Mountain
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~14 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~23 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Neva · viewpoint · Elko · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hat Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~58 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~59 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~61 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~67 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~68 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Red Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Red Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Red Mountain?
Nearby: McAfee Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Porter Peak (viewpoint, 18 km), Wild Horse Reservoir (lake, 19 km), Lime Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Deep Creek Reservoir (lake, 34 km), Wilson Reservoir (lake, 37 km).
Is Red Mountain worth visiting?
Red Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nevada on Spotwander.