Snow Lake Peak

Snow Lake Peak rises in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada and forms part of the headwall running through Thomas Canyon alongside Mount Fitzgerald. The summit features steep technical sections that require experienced climbing skills to navigate safely.

The peak was documented by the United States Geological Survey and formally mapped on topographic sheets. This documentation established it as one of the region's highest named summits.

The peak sits within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and draws technical climbers who record their ascents in a summit log kept beneath a cairn. Visitors who reach the top become part of a small community that shares this remote experience.

Climbers access the peak through the Roads End parking area and follow marked trails to Dollar Lakes before tackling technical climbing sections. Proper climbing gear and experience with class 4 terrain are essential for this approach.

The summit is remarkably small, with a narrow plateau that drops away steeply on all sides into deep canyons below. Standing on this compact peak creates an unusual sense of exposure and heightened awareness of the vast landscape surrounding it.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 40.60527,-115.39675

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07