Mount Moriah Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in White Pine County, Nevada.
Mount Moriah Wilderness is a protected area in the Nevada high desert with limestone rock formations, hidden caves, and ridges rising above 12,000 feet (3,660 meters). The terrain shifts between steep slopes and gentler valleys where several streams flow year-round.
Congress designated this land as protected wilderness in 1989 to preserve its natural character. Since then, two federal agencies have shared responsibility for managing its vast landscape.
Ancient caves and rock art scattered throughout the land tell stories of people who lived here long ago. These marks on stone reveal how communities once moved through and used this high country.
The terrain is demanding and requires good physical fitness, especially at higher elevations. Arriving early and carrying plenty of water are essential since daylight moves fast in these mountains and water sources can be widely spaced.
The Table is an elevated plateau northwest of Mount Moriah that maintains an unusually flat surface at roughly 11,000 feet (3,350 meters). This oddly level landform is a rare geological feature in such a mountainous region.
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