Hells Canyon Wilderness (Arizona)
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Hells Canyon Wilderness is a 9,951 acre (4,027 ha) wilderness area in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Phoenix in Maricopa and southeast Yavapai counties.[1]
Topography
Hells Canyon Wilderness is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains. The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at Script error: No such module "convert". and Hellgate Mountain at Script error: No such module "convert".. Other peaks, most over Script error: No such module "convert". in elevation, encircle Burro Flats, effectively isolating the flats from the surrounding countryside.[1]
Private Land
On Earth Day, 2008, The Wilderness Land Trust purchased a Script error: No such module "convert". inholding near the center of Hells Canyon Wilderness. The parcel included Hells Canyon itself and had belonged to a Phoenix area land developer. Once the Trust transfers the land to the federal government the entire wilderness area will be publicly owned.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Vegetation
Most of Hells Canyon Wilderness is covered by Sonoran Desert shrub vegetation such as saguaro cactus, paloverde, barrel cactus, ocotillo, and various desert grasses.[1]
Recreation
Popular recreational activities in Hells Canyon Wilderness include rock climbing, hiking, wildlife watching, and camping.[1]
See also
- Bradshaw Mountains
- Castle Hot Springs (Arizona)
- List of Arizona Wilderness Areas
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
References
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- ↑ a b c d Hells Canyon Wilderness – Bureau of Land Management
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External links
- Hells Canyon Wilderness – Bureau of Land Management
- The Wilderness Land Trust