Currant Mountain Wilderness

Currant Mountain Wilderness is a protected wilderness area spanning over 47,000 acres across the White Pine Range in eastern Nevada. The terrain varies from desert to alpine, with summits exceeding 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) elevation.

Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 1989 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. This legal status remains in place today, maintaining its conservation standing.

Native American tribes relied on these lands for hunting and gathering long before settlement arrived in the region. This heritage remains part of the land's identity today.

High-clearance vehicles are necessary to reach most trailheads, especially outside the main season. Visitors must carry adequate water as natural sources are scarce throughout the wilderness.

Ancient Great Basin Bristlecone Pines grow at higher elevations, thriving in the harsh limestone soils under severe weather. These trees rank among Earth's oldest living organisms.

Location: Nevada

Inception: 1989

GPS coordinates: 38.91240,-115.42400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22