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The Black Rock Desert is a semi-arid region (in the Great Basin shrub steppe ecoregion) of lava beds and playa, or alkali flats, situated in the Black Rock Desert–High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, a silt playa 100 miles (160 km) north of Reno, Nevada, that encompasses more than 300,000 acres (120,000 ha) of land and contains more than 120 miles (200 km) of historic ...
The Black Rock–High Rock Conservation Area allows recreational uses, and motorized vehicle travel on trails and playas only, while managing the area to preserve the natural habitats, historic emigrant trails, and the natural landmarks of the Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon. Many activities, such as with a large group of people, require ...
The Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a U S Wilderness Area in Nevada under the Bureau of Land Management. It is located in the east arm of the Black Rock Desert playa east of the Black Rock Range and west of the Jackson Mountains. [2] [3] The wilderness has a land area of 314,829 acres, or 1,274.1 km 2.
Black Rock Desert, Nevada, United States Coordinates 41°26′15.634″N 119°2′20.665″W / 41.43767611°N 119.03907361°W / 41.43767611; -119.03
The Black Rock Range divides the Black Rock Desert into eastern and western arms. Pahute Peak, also known as Big Mountain, [2] is the highest point in the range at 8,566 feet (2,611 m) above sea level. The majority of the range is part of the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. In addition two separate ...
Black Rock Desert, Nevada, United States Coordinates 41°23′8.628″N 119°27′17.715″W / 41.38573000°N 119.45492083°W / 41.38573000; -119.45492083
Black Rock Desert, Nevada, United States Coordinates 41°15′4.627″N 119°23′41.691″W / 41.25128528°N 119.39491417°W / 41.25128528; -119.39491417
This category lists articles and subcategories for points and areas within the Black Rock Desert. Pages in category "Black Rock Desert" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.