Tikaboo Peak
Mountain in Nevada, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tikaboo Peak is the unofficial name for a mountain in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States 26 miles (42 km) to the east of Area 51. It is the closest publicly accessible vantage point with a view of the area.[3]
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Tikaboo Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,915 ft (2,412 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 925 ft (282 m)[2] |
Coordinates | 37°20′39″N 115°21′32″W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Lincoln County, Nevada, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Badger Spring |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
Close
Tikaboo Peak is used because the government closed two closer vantage points to Area 51 — Freedom Ridge and White Sides — to public access in 1995, due to the number of people photographing or filming the base from these sites.[4]