Introduction
The United States Congress designated the Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness (
map) in 2000 and it now has a total of
48,355 acres.
All of this wilderness is located in
Nevada and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
The Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness is bordered by
the
High Rock Canyon Wilderness to the north and the
High Rock Lake Wilderness to the south.
Description
The Wilderness consists of a large area of broad volcanic uplands dissected by the deeply cut drainages of Little High Rock and McConnell Canyons. Elevations in the Wilderness range from 5,000 to 6,940 feet on top of Mahogany Mountain. The main vegetation type is sagebrush, with willows and small stands of chokecherry occurring in the canyons. The canyons are relatively well watered and support meadow complexes and other riparian vegetation. Wildlife in the area includes California bighorn sheep, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, coyotes, and sagegrouse. The canyons also provide outstanding habitat for nesting raptors.
