Mount Rose Wilderness, Protected wilderness area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Mount Rose Wilderness encompasses 28,000 acres of diverse terrain, ranging from alpine mountains to valleys with rich wildlife populations and varied plant species.
The United States Congress designated Mount Rose Wilderness in 1989 as part of the Nevada Wilderness Protection Act to preserve natural landscapes.
The wilderness area provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, camping spots, and wildlife observation points throughout the year.
Multiple trailheads around the perimeter offer access to the wilderness area, with the main entrance located 25 minutes from Reno by car.
Mount Rose reaches an elevation of 10,776 feet, making it the highest peak in the Washoe County portion of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Location: Nevada
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 39.35000,-119.91700
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:14
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