Ruby Mountains Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Elko County, Nevada.
The Ruby Mountains stretch across 90,000 acres of Nevada terrain, featuring granite peaks, alpine lakes, and U-shaped valleys formed by ancient glaciers.
The Nevada Wilderness Protection Act established the Ruby Mountains Wilderness on December 5, 1989, preserving this natural area for future generations.
The Shoshoni people named these mountains Duka Doya, meaning snowcapped, reflecting the enduring presence of snow throughout the seasons.
The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail extends 33 miles along the wilderness area, connecting multiple trailheads and offering access to remote lakes.
The mountains support one of Nevada's largest mule deer populations and contain a successful colony of introduced Himalayan snowcocks.
Location: Elko County
GPS coordinates: 40.58330,-115.40000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:55
Ruby Mountains
7.7 km
Pilot Peak
121.6 km
Danger Cave
118.4 km
Wendover Nugget
115.8 km
Ruby Dome
7.7 km
Red Garter Casino
114 km
Rainbow Casino
114.1 km
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge
43.2 km
Fort Ruby
58.4 km
Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
4 km
South Fork State Recreation Area
30.4 km
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
125.6 km
Goshute Canyon Wilderness
77.3 km
Diamond Peak
116.7 km
Verdi Peaks
7.7 km
Carlin Canyon
51.9 km
Mount Fitzgerald
2.6 km
Palisade Canyon
77.8 km
Elko County Courthouse
41.3 km
Snow Lake Peak
2.5 km
Mount Gilbert
6 km
Seitz Canyon
11.2 km
Eureka Historic District
128.5 km
Right Fork Canyon
6.6 km
Maverick Canyon
85.9 km
California Trail Interpretive Center, Free Museum
49.2 km
UEC Elko Cinema 6
43.5 km
UEC Crystal 5
41.2 kmReviews
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