Arc Dome Wilderness

This article will address the topic of Arc Dome Wilderness, which has gained great relevance in recent years due to its impact on different aspects of society. Since Arc Dome Wilderness it has been the subject of studies and research that seek to understand its influence on human behavior, its impact on the economy, its relevance in history, among other aspects. Through a detailed analysis, the different facets of Arc Dome Wilderness will be explored, highlighting its importance and implications in various areas. Therefore, it is crucial to delve into the knowledge about Arc Dome Wilderness to understand its true scope and how it can affect our lives directly or indirectly.

Arc Dome Wilderness
Arc Dome Wilderness at sunset, from Cow Canyon Trailhead
Map showing the location of Arc Dome Wilderness
Map showing the location of Arc Dome Wilderness
Location in Nevada
Map showing the location of Arc Dome Wilderness
Map showing the location of Arc Dome Wilderness
Location in United States
LocationNye County, Nevada USA
Nearest cityTonopah, NV
Coordinates38°48′12″N 117°19′22″W / 38.8032635°N 117.3228693°W / 38.8032635; -117.3228693
Area115,000 acres (47,000 ha)
Established1989
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/recreation/wilderness/arc_dome.shtml

The Arc Dome Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in the Toiyabe Range of Nye County, in the central section of the state of Nevada in the western United States. It covers an area of approximately 115,000 acres (47,000 ha), Nevada's largest Wilderness area. Attractions include the 70-mile (110 km)-long Toiyabe Crest Trail offers travelers atop the ridge of the Toiyabe Range, including 30 miles (48 km) within the Arc Dome Wilderness.

Wildlife in the Wilderness includes Columbia spotted frog, mule deer, sharp-shinned hawk, golden eagle, Clark's nutcracker, sagebrush sparrow, sagebrush vole, black-throated gray warbler, yellow warbler, northern goshawk, big brown bat, and Great Basin skink.

The Arc Dome Wilderness is administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

See also

References

  1. ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved March 24, 2023
  2. ^ "Arc Dome Wilderness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  3. ^ "Arc Dome Wilderness". US Forest Service. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  4. ^ "Arc Dome Wilderness". Friends of Nevada Wilderness. Archived from the original on 2010-12-18. Retrieved 2009-05-24.

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