Government Peak Wilderness is a 6,313-acre (2,555 ha) wilderness area in the northern part of the Snake Range of White Pine County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. Located approximately 55 miles (89 km) north of the town of Baker, the Wilderness was designated in 2006 and is administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.[2]
| Government Peak Wilderness | |
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| Location | White Pine County, Nevada, United States |
| Nearest city | Baker, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39°30′15″N 114°10′03″W / 39.5042357934°N 114.167585757°W[1] |
| Area | 6,313 acres (2,555 ha) |
| Established | December 20, 2006 |
| Governing body | U.S. Bureau of Land Management |
Vegetation
editVegetation 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
editPopular 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "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
edit- Government Peak Wilderness fact sheet and map - Nevada BLM
- Government Peak Wilderness - Wilderness.net
- Government Peak Wilderness - Friends of Nevada Wilderness