slgwv's photos with the keyword: Lamoille Canyon

Ruby Mountains, northeastern Nevada. Not the sort of scene that shouts "Nevada" to most folks! ;) The Ruby Mountains were glaciated in the Pleistocene, Lamoille Canyon being a spectacular example of a glacial canyon with associated landforms (hanging valleys, cirque lakes, etc.) It's often called "Nevada's Yosemite."

In Lamoille Canyon, a glacial canyon in Nevada's Ruby Mountains. It's been called "Nevada's Yosemite," deservedly.

Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada, USA. Looking back downcanyon from the Lamoille Lake trail. The classic "U" shape of a glacially carved canyon is obvious. There was still some snow in the high country in July that year.

Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada, USA. Down to join Lamoille Creek. The road in the background is the Lamoille Canyon highway.

In Nevada's Ruby Mountains. The eponymous island is at the left.