Mount Jefferson (NV)

Nevada Class 2 Toquima Range
Mount Jefferson (NV) summit landscape
Rank 28

Elevation landscape

11,941 ft

Prominence height

5,861 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 2

Est. Time schedule

1–2 days

Distance route

~18–22 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

~5,100–6,500 ft

Mount Jefferson (NV) (Toquima Range) is most commonly climbed via the Meadow Canyon — Jefferson Summit Road. Rated 6/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 2 days, covering roughly 20 miles with 5,800 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 11,941 ft with 5,861 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

Meadow Canyon — Jefferson Summit Road

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for Mount Jefferson (NV), though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs June-September.

Season & Access

Permit details pending editorial review

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Loose Rock Scrambling
  • Exposed Scrambling
  • Alpine Start
  • Off-Trail Navigation

Known Hazards

  • Dehydration
  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Altitude Sickness
  • Loose Rock & Scree
  • Exposed Scrambling
  • Rockfall

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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