Toano Range High Point in Toano Range BLM, NV

Hike Toano Range High Point Toano Range BLM, NV

Class 2 1.7 miles 1000 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Oct 5, 2020
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Toano Range High Point is not a particularly interesting peak, but the summit view toward Sams Rock is nice. This area is remote and pleasant, but certainly not a "destination". You'll want to navigate here and follow this road to the end: 40.98323, -114.32308. 2WD likely can't make it all the way, but it would only add about an extra mile to the hike. Otherwise, the road is in good shape. I started from where I parked, continuing along the deteriorated road, heading east. The road deteriorated to a point that it no longer seemed to exist, and I continued on a pleasant slope, zig-zagging around trees. Soon, I entered a minor gully with deep pine needles and some small deadfall obstacles. I left the gully when I got annoyed and headed up the steep slope on its oppposite side. The slope was pleasant, though steep. Toward the top, I encountered some minor Class 2 talus. Soon I was on a flat and open section just south of the summit of Toano Range High Point. I continued up a minor barely Class 2 rock outcrop to the summit. Sams Rock to the north looked quite inviting, and Pilot Peak to the west seemed quite imposing through the wildfire smoky haze.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Prominence
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Toano Range High Point
8037 ft
2117 rise

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After parking, I continued along the dirt road. Toano Range High Point is visible in the center.
After parking, I continued along the dirt road. Toano Range High Point is visible in the center.
The dirt road seemed to end, so I continued along the pleasant slope.
The dirt road seemed to end, so I continued along the pleasant slope.
Tree zig-zagging, but no bushwhacking along the slope.
Tree zig-zagging, but no bushwhacking along the slope.
Heading into a minor gully.
Heading into a minor gully.
Within the gully, mostly pleasant and on thick pine needles. Eventually I would leave it by heading up the steep slope on the right.
Within the gully, mostly pleasant and on thick pine needles. Eventually I would leave it by heading up the steep slope on the right.
Looking back within the gully as I ascend shortly before leaving it for the slope.
Looking back within the gully as I ascend shortly before leaving it for the slope.
Ascending the slope, moderately steep, but pleasant.
Ascending the slope, moderately steep, but pleasant.
Looking back - I came up from on the right somewhere.
Looking back - I came up from on the right somewhere.
Approaching a small Class 2 talus section.
Approaching a small Class 2 talus section.
Looking down the Class 2 talus.
Looking down the Class 2 talus.
Toano Range High Point summit ahead on the right.
Toano Range High Point summit ahead on the right.
Looking back along a flat, clear section below the summit - I came up on the right.
Looking back along a flat, clear section below the summit - I came up on the right.
Toano Range High Point summit, view south toward the way I came.
Toano Range High Point summit, view south toward the way I came.
Toano Range High Point, view north toward Sams Rock.
Toano Range High Point, view north toward Sams Rock.
Sams Rock seen from Toano Range High Point.
Sams Rock seen from Toano Range High Point.
Toano Range High Point, view toward Pilot Peak.
Toano Range High Point, view toward Pilot Peak.

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