Open summit immediately west of downtown Carson City crowned by the whitewashed hillside letter “C” (community/school tradition since at least the early 1920s) and a large American flag. Steep use trails and a city trail system climb ~900+ ft for panoramic capital-city and Sierra foothill views.
Field facts
| Region | Carson City, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.1562, -119.7910 |
| Elevation | ~5,775 ft summit |
| Letter | Hillside “C” since ~1920s |
| Hike | ~2 mi out-and-back; steep |
| Access | City trailheads (Curry St / King St area) |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestCarson City District Office8.2 km away
- TrailheadEagle Valley Trailheads8.8 km away
- Point of interestJumbo Grade14.6 km away
- Rec areaJumbo Grade Trailhead14.6 km away
- CampgroundMOUNT ROSE (NV)19.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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