Nellis Wash Wilderness

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Nellis Wash Wilderness
Nellis Wash Wilderness is located in the United States
Nellis Wash Wilderness
Location within the United States
LocationClark County, Nevada, USA
Coordinates35°23′22.04″N 114°44′24.9″W / 35.3894556°N 114.740250°W / 35.3894556; -114.740250
Area16,423 acres (66.46 km2)
Established2002
Governing bodyNational Park Service

Nellis Wash Wilderness is a 16,423 acre (6,646 ha) wilderness area located on the eastern side of the Newberry Mountains and extends eastward towards Lake Mohave.[1] It shares a border with the Spirit Mountain Wilderness on its southern point.[2] Nellis Wash Wilderness was designated as a wilderness area in 2002 and is managed by the National Park Service in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.[3] It is also within Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.

Geography

During the summer, temperatures could reach as high as 120 °F (48.9 °C). The area has a mostly desert-based terrain with no fresh water source nearby.[3] The area shows signs of historical mining activity.[2] Vegetation that can be found in the area includes creosote bush and catclaw acacia. Some faunas that are native to the location are black-tailed jackrabbits, horned lizards, and kangaroo rats.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Nellis Wash Wilderness". Friends of Nevada Wilderness. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. "Nellis Wash Wilderness". wilderness.net. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. "Nellis Wash Wilderness". National Park Service.
  4. "Wilderness Areas Around Las Vegas, Nellis Wash". www.birdandhike.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.