Pilot Peak is a popular mountain getaway located between Wells and Wendover, Nevada. It is the most prominent peak in Elko County and the fourth-most prominent peak in all of Nevada. Named after the intrepid desert explorer Captain John C. Fremont, Pilot Peak was used as a landmark by members of the ill-fated Donner Party in 1846.

Donner Springs, where the Donner Party was able to obtain drinking water, is located at the base of the mountain. Pilot Peak is not considered an easy climb because steep talus slopes guard the peak. From the summit, however, climbers can get incredible views of the vast valley below.

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