Mount Houghton
| Mount Houghton | |
|---|---|
Northeast aspect, from Mt. Rose | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,490 ft (3,200 m) |
| Prominence | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Rose (10,776 ft) |
| Isolation | 1.34 mi (2.16 km) |
| Coordinates | 39°20′03″N 119°56′22″W / 39.3340688°N 119.9393656°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | John G. Houghton |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mount Rose Wilderness |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada Carson Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Rose |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 1 hiking |
Mount Houghton is a 10,490-foot-elevation mountain summit located in Washoe County, Nevada, United States.