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Morey Peak is a mountain summit with an elevation of 3123 meters (10246 ft), with a prominence of 51 meters. It is located in the Hot Creek Range in the state of Nevada, United States.

Morey Peak
Morey Peak Nevada, United States
Highest point
Elevation	10,246 ft (3,123 m)
Prominence	166 ft
Coordinates	38°37′39″N 116°17′17″W
Geography
Location	Nevada, United States
Parent range	Hot Creek Range

Geography

The past volcanic activity in the area has formed many steep and cliffs and gullies across the summit.[1]

The mountains near Morey Peak are composed out of quartz latite and rhyolite intrusives. Most of which come from the Oligocene epoch, estimated to be between 25 - 30 million years ago.[2][3]

Flora and fauna

Most flowers in Hot Creek Range around Morey Peak can typically be found in wetter areas like near streams. Such are Irises, Lupines, Wild roses, primroses, scarlet columbines, palmer penstemons, purple penstemons, red penstemons, and lavender.

A lot of wild horses, elk scats and jackrabbits find refuge in the mountain, as well as eagles.[4]

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