Calico Mountains Wilderness is a
U S Wilderness Area in
Nevada
Nevada ( ; ) is a state in the Western region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the 7th-most extensive, ...
under the
Bureau of Land Management. It is located in the
Calico Hills.
Rockhounding, hunting, and day-hiking are in the wilderness. Photography of geologic formations and spring wildflowers is a pastime of local visitors. Box, Fly, and Cherry Creek Canyons provide a setting for day-hiking, backpacking, photography, wildlife and wild horse viewing opportunities. Hunting for mule deer, antelope, and game birds is popular in the area.
See also
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Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area
References
External links
Calico Mountains Wilderness page at Wilderness.net
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Wilderness areas of Nevada
Protected areas of Humboldt County, Nevada
Protected areas of Pershing County, Nevada
IUCN Category Ib
Bureau of Land Management areas in Nevada