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The Top 11 Mountain Passes in Nevada

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Nevada and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino

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Railroad Pass is a pretty barren mountain pass that sits at 2,358 feet (719 meters) in the Black Hills of the River Mountains near Henderson, Nevada. The busy I-11 runs …

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Mt Rose Summit Plaza - Tahoe Rim Trailhead

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Large parking area with restrooms where Tahoe Rim Trail crosses the Mount Rose Highway, the highest year-round Sierra Nevada pass. This section north clockwise climbs to Relay Peak via Tamarack, or counterclockwise leads down to Tahoe City

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REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon Course

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The Mt. Charlston race is probably the fastest Marathon in the US. After the start at 7600ft it drops 5000ft at a 4% slope. The race takes place the first …

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Kyle Canyon climb to Mount Charleston

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Climbing Kyle Canyon up to Mount Charleston offers a very long 21 miles with a sustained ascent. It provides you with a dramatic escape from the Las Vegas desert heat …

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Spooner Summit

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There are parking lots where you can pull over on either side of the summit. A historic marker on a large rock on the south side tells the story of …

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Emerald Lake Pass

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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 …

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Clear Creek Overlook

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The old Clear Creek Rd was the original way to cross from the Nevada valley to Lake Tahoe over Spooner Summit

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Saddle between Prospect and Cougar Peaks

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After climbing steeply you reach an exposed saddle between Prospect and Cougar Peaks, which grants you stunning views of both mountains and the surrounding area. There are spur trails from …

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Mt. Rose Climb East

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Riding the Mt. Rose Highway to or from the summit is epic. There's nearly 4,400ft of elevation change with intermittent of the low valleys and towering mountains. This road is …

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Mount Rose Highway

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Riding the Mount Rose Highway to or from the summit is epic. There's nearly 4,400ft of elevation change with intermittent of the low valleys and towering mountains. This road is …

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