A memorable road trip to Currant Summit in NV
Currant Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.135m (7,004ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Set high in the White Pine Range, the scenic, winding highway to the summit is totally paved. It’s called US-6. Access to the pass is typically open all year round, with the occasional closure in winters due to dangerous weather conditions.
The road is pretty steep, with some parts up to 6% grades with numerous turns. Sharper curves and steep cliffs mark the climb up the pass. It is the fourth highest summit on US 6 in Nevada.