Star Peak, Mountain summit in Pershing County, United States
Star Peak is a summit in the Humboldt Range rising to 9,836 feet (2,996 meters) and offers expansive views across Nevada's landscapes. The peak displays diverse geological formations that characterize the mountain's structure.
The mountain served as a navigational reference point for Native American tribes traversing the region long before modern settlement. This role as a landmark shaped its historical importance in the area.
The mountain draws people interested in geology and mountaineering, with climbers documenting their experiences through detailed route descriptions and trip reports.
The summit is reachable from Interstate 80 exit 138 near Humboldt, where a frontage road connects to hiking trails of varying difficulty levels. Visitors should prepare for diverse terrain conditions on approach.
Only 57 peaks in the contiguous United States exceed 5,000 feet of topographic prominence, and this mountain is one of them. This rarity makes it notable for climbers pursuing specialized mountain lists.
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