Pahute Peak Wilderness
The Wilderness contains the central portion of the Black Rock Range. Elevations in the Wilderness range from 4,050 to 8,594 feet on top of Pahute Peak (also known as Big Mountain). Sagebrush is the dominant vegetation type, with saltbush and greasewood occurring at the lower elevations. A stand of aspens, mountain mahogany, and several Limber pines also occur on the north face of Pahute Peak. Wildlife in the area include California bighorn sheep, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, coyotes, and sagegrouse. The southern portion of the Wilderness contains several areas of colored "badlands", including one area named Fremont's Castle after the early explorer John C. Fremont who traveled the area in 1843.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 56,890 acres |
| Designated | 2000, by Congress |
| Center point | 41.22° N, 119.02° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 27) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
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Questions people ask
How big is Pahute Peak Wilderness?
56,890 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Pahute Peak Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Pahute Peak Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Pahute Peak Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2000.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Pahute Peak Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 41.222° N, 119.022° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.