Far South Egans Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Lincoln and Nye Counties, Nevada, United States.
The Far South Egans Wilderness spans 42,316 acres of limestone cliffs with multicolored strata, rising from 5,800 feet to 9,823 feet in elevation.
The United States Geological Survey conducted mineral resource investigations in the wilderness during 1983 and 1984, producing detailed reports about geological composition.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains strict regulations prohibiting motorized equipment to preserve the natural environment of this mountain wilderness.
Visitors can reach the wilderness by taking Federal Highway 6 west from Ely for 23 miles, then State Highway 318 south through Lund to Shingle Pass Road.
Whipple Cave in the northwest section extends 1,000 feet underground, featuring distinct limestone formations and natural cave structures.
GPS coordinates: 38.45871,-115.22745
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:32
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