Table Mountain Wilderness
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The Table Mountain Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in the Monitor Range of Nye County in the central section of the state of Nevada. It is the third largest wilderness area in the state. The nearest city is Tonopah, Nevada. The Table Mountain Wilderness Area covers Script error: No such module "convert"., and is administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.Template:R/ref The 1860s ghost town of Belmont is nearby.Template:R/refTemplate:R/ref
The Table Mountain Wilderness is a partially forested tableland, or high plateau, which lies at the center of the Monitor Range. Table Mountain itself rises to Script error: No such module "convert". and covers an area of Script error: No such module "convert"..Template:R/ref There are significant herds of mule deer and elk as well as mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, beaver, chukar partridge, sage grouse, blue grouse, golden eagles, hawks, and falcons. The deer and elk herds are among the largest in the state.Template:R/ref Five fishing streams hold rainbow, brook, brown, and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Aspen trees are very common. Pines, juniper, mountain mahogany, and cottonwood are also found. Horse packing and riding, hiking and backpacking are popular activities.Template:R/ref The most popular trail is the Barley Creek Trail which is Script error: No such module "convert". long, not counting forks. Other trailheads are at Mosquito Creek, Clear Creek, and Green Monster Canyon.Template:R/ref A Script error: No such module "convert". loop trail follows Cottonwood Creek, which has beaver ponds.Template:R/ref There are over Script error: No such module "convert". of trails.Template:R/ref
Wilderness areas do not allow motorized or mechanical equipment including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permits, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.Template:R/refTemplate:R/ref The elk herd, which had disappeared from this region, was reintroduced in 1979 and is doing well.Template:R/refTemplate:R/refTemplate:R/ref In 1999 the second largest bull elk ever taken in the 20th century in North America was taken in this wilderness.Template:R/ref
See also
- List of largest wilderness areas in the United States
- List of wilderness areas in Nevada
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Nevada Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
References
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External links
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