The Top 15 Attractions in Elko County

The Matterhorn is the tallest peak in the Jarbidge Mountain Range. Standing at 10,838 feet, this rocky, steep summit requires a little bit of scrambling up exposed Class 2 talus … read more

Jarbidge Peak stands at 10,799 feet and is the second highest mountain in the Jarbidge Mountain Range after the Matterhorn. This rocky, open summit provides excellent panoramic views of the … read more

The Jarbidge River Trail is one of the more popular trails in the Jarbidge Mountains and takes you to Jarbidge Lake. It is also a great way to access other … read more

When traveling on Cougar Creek Trail you pass through a thick grove of large aspen trees. Although they look like individual trees, they are actually one large organism; the trees … read more

After climbing several steep switchbacks on the Jarbidge River Trail, you reach Jarbidge Lake, a small, circular lake in a beautiful glacier-carved cirque. Jarbridge Lake is the principal source of … read more

Liberty Lake sits at over 10,000 feet above sea level. This high-alpine body of water is surrounded by mountainous peaks and deep canyons. Frigid winters make it difficult for fish … read more

Cougar Peak is one of the more prominent peaks on the southern end of the Jarbidge traverse. Its exposed summit, at 10,564 feet, offers fantastic views of the large Marys … read more

The Emerald Lake Pass is on the Jarbidge River Trail and takes you up steep switchbacks over an open pass below Government Peak. You get great views of the imposing … read more

At this major trail junction there are three wooden signs that help you navigate the trails in this area. Continuing on the Jarbidge River Trail will take you up the … read more