Tikaboo Peak
Mountain peak
If you want to take a peek at Area 51, this is legally as close as you're going to get.

šŸ“œ Mountain in Lincoln County, Nevada, offering the closest legal view of Area 51.
šŸ” Summit at 2,412 m (7,520 ft) in the Tikaboo Range.

Why Go

šŸ‘€ Glimpse the secretive Area 51 from a distance
šŸŒŒ Excellent stargazing opportunities due to dark skies
šŸžļø Panoramic views of Tikaboo Valley and Groom Lake dry lake bed

Why Avoid

āš ļø Requires a suitable 4WD vehicle for a 25-mile dirt road
šŸš¶ Challenging 1.2-mile hike with 1,000 feet elevation gain on sliding shale
šŸ’§ No water available on the journey, must be carried in
šŸš§ Road to trailhead reported closed as of spring 2023 due to storms

Tips

šŸ”­ Bring binoculars for a better view of Area 51's white buildings
šŸ“µ Cell service is limited or nonexistent in the remote area
šŸš— Nearest services are in Alamo, about an hour's drive away

Last updated 6 days ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.