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Massacre Range

Coordinates: 41°29′19.625″N 119°36′57.738″W / 41.48878472°N 119.61603833°W / 41.48878472; -119.61603833
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Massacre Range
Massacre Range is located in Nevada
Massacre Range
Massacre Range
Location of Massacre Range in Nevada[1]
Highest point
Elevation1,973 m (6,473 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
DistrictWashoe County
Range coordinates41°29′19.625″N 119°36′57.738″W / 41.48878472°N 119.61603833°W / 41.48878472; -119.61603833
Topo mapUSGS Nellie Spring Mountain

The Massacre Range is a mountain range in Washoe County, Nevada, USA.[1] The range is partly within the High Rock Canyon Wilderness.The massacre range is open 24/7, and will only close due to weather-related hazards.[2] It is marked as a dark sky sanctuary and is open for camping, with a Leave No Trace policy.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Massacre Range". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ "Dark Sky Destinations: Get Starstruck in Northern Nevada". Travel Nevada. Travel Nevada. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Massacre Rim". Travel Nevada. Travel Nevada. Retrieved 17 August 2023.