Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness

Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness is a protected mountain area in northern Nevada covering roughly 75,000 acres with elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. The terrain features ridgelines, valleys, and mountain streams within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that shape the dramatic landscape.

Northern Paiute people hunted and gathered across this land long before European arrival, leaving traces along valley paths. Late 1800s mining activity brought people to the region but left only temporary marks on the landscape.

The protected status reflects how Americans value keeping wild spaces untouched and letting natural cycles continue without interruption. Visitors experience a place where nature follows its own rhythm.

Several marked trails provide entry to the area, with Summit Trail crossing the northern section and Buffalo Canyon Trail reaching toward the ridge. Visitors should prepare for mountain conditions and bring warm clothing for higher elevations as weather changes quickly.

The area contains cold mountain streams supporting populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout, a fish species native to Nevada that is protected today. These fish have adapted to the clear, cold waters flowing from high elevations that anchor the ecosystem.

Location: Nevada

GPS coordinates: 41.50000,-117.66700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02