| Nellis Wash Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (
wilderness area) | |
  | |
| Location | Clark County, Nevada, USA |
| Coordinates | 35°23′22.04″N 114°44′24.9″W / 35.3894556°N 114.740250°W |
| Area | 16,423 acres (66.46 km2) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | National 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
- ^ "Nellis Wash Wilderness". Friends of Nevada Wilderness. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ a b "Nellis Wash Wilderness". wilderness.net. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ a b "Nellis Wash Wilderness". National Park Service.
- ^ "Wilderness Areas Around Las Vegas, Nellis Wash". www.birdandhike.com. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
