Mount Moriah

Mount Moriah is a summit in the northern Snake Range reaching 12,072 feet above sea level. The mountain displays steep rocky slopes descending over 6,000 feet into Snake Valley, with exposed granite faces and scree fields marking its high ridges.

The mountain was placed under federal protection as part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in the early 1900s, making it part of Nevada's protected public lands. This designation shaped how the area would be managed and conserved for future generations.

Indigenous communities of the Great Basin region utilized the mountain's resources for seasonal hunting and gathering throughout their ancestral history.

Access requires high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles since the forest road to the trailhead is rough and unimproved. Conditions are especially muddy or icy in spring and fall, so timing your visit matters for vehicle capability.

Attached to the summit is a sub-alpine plateau holding some of the world's oldest living trees - Bristlecone Pines that exceed 5,000 years in age. These trees endure extreme high-mountain conditions and stand as living records of Earth's deep past.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 39.27322,-114.19883

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58