South Jackson Mountains Wilderness
Recreational Opportunities
Major canyons in the area provide for excellent dayhiking and backpacking opportunities. Deer, antelope and Chukar hunting are popular in the area. King Lear Peak is popular peak to climb and provides opporutinities for rock scrambling and some technical climbing.
Climate and Special Equipment Needs
The area has a typical climate of the Great Basin; hot summers with temperatures over 100 degrees F and cold winters with temperatures often below 20 degrees F. Although some of the canyons contain perennial streams and springs, they should not be relied on as a source of water and a sufficient amount of water should be carried. Because the area has poor cell phone coverage the only reliable form of communication is by satellite phone. Access roads in the area are very rough and visitors should have high clearance four wheel drive vehicles with extra gas and two spare tires.
Safety and Current Conditions
Current conditions for the area can be found by calling the BLM Winnemucca Field Office at 775-623-1500
