Arc Dome

Arc Dome is the highest peak of the Toiyabe Range, reaching 11,780 feet in northwestern Nye County, Nevada. The mountain rises above desert vegetation and stands as a prominent landmark in the Great Basin landscape.

In the late 1800s, military forces built a heliograph station on the summit to send messages across Nevada territory. During World War II, a bomber aircraft crashed into the mountain slopes in 1945 while flying through adverse weather.

The North Ridge trail leads hikers through diverse ecological zones, from desert scrub to alpine environments typical of the Great Basin region.

The North Ridge Trail serves as the main access route starting from Columbine Campground and requires no specialized vehicles. Hikers pass through different elevation zones, from desert shrub to alpine terrain typical of this area.

The wreckage from the 1945 bomber crash remains visible on the slopes and serves as a reminder of aviation history. Visitors hiking to the summit can encounter these remnants scattered across the mountainside.

Location: Nye County

GPS coordinates: 38.83266,-117.35304

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11