Government Peak Wilderness

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.[3]

Government Peak Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
LocationWhite Pine County, Nevada, United States
Nearest cityBaker, Nevada
Coordinates39.5042357934°N 114.167585757°W / 39.5042357934; -114.167585757[1]
Area6,313 acres (2,555 ha)
EstablishedDecember 20, 2006
Governing bodyU.S. Bureau of Land Management

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.[3]

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.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Government Peak Wilderness Map". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  2. "Government Peak Wilderness Map". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  3. Government Peak Wilderness Archived 2008-09-08 at the Wayback Machine - Nevada BLM
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