Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nature reserve in southern Nevada, United States.
The Mount Charleston Wilderness spans over 57,000 acres of protected land, featuring deep canyons, steep hillsides, and evergreen forests near Las Vegas.
The United States Congress designated this nature reserve in 1989 under the Wilderness Act, establishing protection for its diverse ecological systems.
Native American tribes utilized the natural resources of Mount Charleston Wilderness before European settlement, maintaining connections to this mountainous region.
The wilderness area contains 40 miles of marked trails accessible through multiple entry points, with maps available at ranger stations.
The reserve contains the largest collection of bristlecone pine trees in the Intermountain Region, covering 18,000 acres at high elevations.
Location: Harris Mtn Trail
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 36.27505,-115.71439
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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