Nellis Wash Wilderness
Map showing the location of Nellis Wash Wilderness
Map showing the location of Nellis Wash Wilderness
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 2021-09-16.
  2. 1 2 "Nellis Wash Wilderness". wilderness.net. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  3. 1 2 "Nellis Wash Wilderness". National Park Service.
  4. ↑ "Wilderness Areas Around Las Vegas, Nellis Wash". www.birdandhike.com. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
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