Government Peak Wilderness
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management |
Government Peak Wilderness is a 6,313-acre (2,555 ha)
U.S. Bureau of Land Management.[2]
Vegetation
Vegetation in the Wilderness is mostly desert brush and grass at the lower elevations, and a scattering of pinyon and juniper stands on the slopes of Government Peak and surrounding hills. Bare rock cliffs characterize the eastern side of the Wilderness.[2]
Recreation
Popular recreational activities in Government Peak Wilderness include camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and hunting. The area provides opportunities for solitude in George Wash, south of Government Peak, and in the higher juniper covered areas.[2]
See also
- List of wilderness areas in Nevada
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
References
- ^ "Government Peak Wilderness Map". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ a b c Government Peak Wilderness Archived 2008-09-08 at the Wayback Machine - Nevada BLM
External links
- Government Peak Wilderness fact sheet and map - Nevada BLM
- Government Peak Wilderness - Wilderness.net
- Government Peak Wilderness - Friends of Nevada Wilderness