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Introduction

The United States Congress designated the Arrow Canyon Wilderness (map) in 2002 and it now has a total of 27,530 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Nevada and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Description

The Arrow Canyon Wilderness contains three distinct land forms. The west side is a layered cliff face, several thousand feet high, marked by a distinctive dark gray band of limestone arcing across the length of the range. The central portion of the wilderness area contains a wide valley cut by numerous washes, and the north side is characterized by the namesake of the wilderness, Arrow Canyon. Arrow Canyon is several miles long and is confined between sheer canyon walls. The canyon is 18 feet across at its narrowest and 200 to 300 feet deep. The Habitat Type is creosote bush communities. Mesquite and catclaw acacia occurs in the washes.

Planning to Visit the Arrow Canyon Wilderness?

• Print a fact sheet
• General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
• Regulations
• Contact the Bureau of Land Management
• Other recommended websites

Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Arrow Canyon Wilderness.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.