Mount Rose Wilderness
The Mt. Rose Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in the Carson Range of Washoe County, in the northwesternU.S. state of Nevada. It is located between Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada.
| Mt. Rose Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
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| Location | Washoe County, Nevada USA |
| Nearest city | Reno, NV |
| Coordinates | 39°21′00″N 119°55′00″W |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Mt. Rose Wilderness, including Mount Rose, covers an area of approximately 28,000 acres (11,000 ha), and is administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
External links
- official Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website
- National Atlas: Map of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Friends of Nevada Wilderness
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