Table Mountain Wilderness

Table Mountain Wilderness is a protected area in the Monitor Range featuring high plateaus, deep canyons, and aspen forests spread across the landscape. Streams flow through the terrain, while the slopes rise steeply from brushy foothills to rocky ridgelines.

The area gained federal protection in 1980 under the Wilderness Act. Evidence shows that people have traveled through these mountains for hundreds of years.

Aspen trees throughout the area display carvings from early settlers, visible reminders of human presence in this remote landscape. These marks tell a quiet story of people who passed through the mountains long ago.

The Barley Creek Trail provides the main entry point from the south, passing through open terrain and beaver ponds. Visitors should bring adequate water and prepare for elevation changes and varying weather conditions.

Five major streams support healthy trout populations, while elk were reintroduced to the mountains decades ago. This restoration effort demonstrates how wildlife can return when given protection.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 38.77200,-116.58500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21