How to drive the unpaved road to Slide Mountain in Nevada

Slide Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.928m (9,606ft) above sea level, located in Washoe County, in the US state of Nevada. The mountain is well known for its rock slides. It’s one of the highest roads of Nevada.

Slide Mountain

Where is Slide Mountain?

The peak is located in the western part of Nevada, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. From the summit, there are outstanding views towards Lake Tahoe to the west, the Virginia Range to the east, Mount Rose and the Carson Range to the north, and the Northern Sierras to the south.

What’s at the summit of Slide Mountain?

Many communications facilities are located at the summit, providing television, radio, emergency responder and amateur communications service.

Is the road to Slide Mountain unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and rocky. It’s a chairlift access trail. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

Is the road to Slide Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Carson Range (Sierra Nevada), this trail can be done only a very narrow time-frame in the summer (end of August).
Pic: Richard Flock

 

 

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