| Address | Near Silverpeak, NV 89047 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.7441, -117.6184 |
| Category | Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Regional hub - biggest city in its area |
| Region | Nevada, USA |
| Sources | geonames |
Alcatraz Island Travel Guide
Alcatraz Island is a mountain in Nevada, Nevada. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| Coordinates | 37.7441, -117.6184 |
Getting There
Alcatraz Island sits at 37.7441°N, 117.6184°W in Nevada. Most visitors reach it by car from the state route network; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name — Alcatraz Island names repeat across US states, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Best Time to Visit
the desert Southwest runs hot from June to September, so spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the most comfortable months for hiking and outdoor plans.
Things to Do
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (37.7441, -117.6184) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
Nearby Places Worth Combining
- Kendall Mountain — place, about 35 km (22 mi) away
- Amethyst Peak — place, about 124 km (77 mi) away
- Brawley Peaks — place, about 127 km (79 mi) away
- Buffalo Mountain — place, about 128 km (80 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See all destinations in Nevada on the Nevada state hub.
Source Verification
This guide's facts come from official public datasets: Geonames record 5499120. Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.