Ruby Dome

Ruby Dome is the highest peak in the Ruby Mountains within Elko County, reaching approximately 11,400 feet above sea level. The summit offers sweeping views across multiple mountain ranges and the valleys that stretch below.

Early explorers named the Ruby Mountains after discovering garnets throughout the region, which led to the highest peak being designated as Ruby Dome. This naming reflected the geological features that made the area distinctive to those who first traversed it.

The Ruby Mountains, including Ruby Dome, were known to the Shoshoni people as Duka Doya, meaning snowcapped, reflecting their deep connection to the land.

Hikers typically approach the summit via Griswold Lake and continue east toward the saddle between the lake and Seitz Canyon. The route involves straightforward scrambling and does not require technical climbing skills.

This peak stands as the highest point across a radius of more than 90 miles, a remarkable geographic isolation that defines its prominence in the landscape. Its dominance over such a vast area makes it a notable natural landmark with significant geologic standing in the region.

Location: Nevada

Elevation above the sea: 3,471 m

GPS coordinates: 40.62187,-115.47506

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08