Greys Peak is a fairly easy and worthy peak objective in the northern part of the East Humboldt Range in Northeast Nevada. It is described in the classic guidebook, Hiking the Great Basin, by John Hart. The route given in this book uses a faint trail that loops around the peak to climb it from the west. I climbed it by heading straight up from Angel Lake, a USFS developed campground and recreation area.

Relatively few people climb it, although by a story in Nevada Magazine, someone found my 1982 register, presumably, and took it down to the Northeastern Nevada Museum. As I read, no replacement register was left. A phone call, to them, a few years ago, revealed that the book is kept there for viewing by some, but I have not been able to confirm this.

This is a class 1-2 peak, with slabs and brush encountered by the Angel Lake route. The wildflower display in late July was nice. In past times, I'm told, Angel Lake was a destination for a large motorcycle group, to carry about by the hundreds.

Getting There

Take Interstate 80 to Wells, NV, and follow the signs to Angel Lake Recreation Area. Motor up the fine paved road to the lake, and park (elevation 8,400'). The peak is high above, behind a high rock crag. Scramble cross-country, westward and up, through flower fields, brushy slopes, and rock slabs, to the broad saddle on the left (south) of the seen summit area. Once the high ridge is gained, it is an easy short stroll right (north) to the highpoint.

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I have not heard of any hiking or parking permits, fees, or passes. The peak, and general area, is managed by the Forest Service.

When To Climb

Summer would be the best time. The lake (and campground) has lots of mosquitoes, but the wildflowers are usually good. I don't know about the fishing. I am not aware if the road is plowed in winter, otherwise, it seems a snow ascent would not be too difficult.

Camping

Angel Lake has a pleasant, developed, all paved, fee, USFS, or probably now, concessionaire run, campground. There is food, lodging, and gas, in Wells, NV, and in many towns along Interstate 80.

Mountain Conditions

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest can be contacted for information.

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