Where is Cory Peak?
Usa, north-america
16.1 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you wanna bag a peak in western Nevada? Let me tell you about Corey Peak! This baby sits way up high, topping out at a serious elevation. We're talking about one of the highest roads in the whole state. You'll find it about 10 miles southwest of Hawthorne.
The road up? Get ready for a challenging drive! We're talking a pretty challenging drive to within a few hundred feet of the top of Mount Corey. From Corey Peak Summit Road, you'll be tackling 7 crazy-sharp hairpin turns, so be prepared to put your driving skills to the test. Heads up, this road is usually closed from late October through late June or early July — snow makes it impassable.
Bonus points: you're tracing the steps of James Manning Cory, a local businessperson from way back when.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 16.1 km
- Difficulty
- hard
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