Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, Protected wilderness in Owyhee County, Idaho
Big Jacks Creek Wilderness extends across 52,826 acres of basalt plateaus, featuring deep canyons reaching depths of 655 feet and grassy slopes.
The United States Congress designated this area as protected wilderness through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, signed into law in 2009.
The land management practices maintain natural conditions by prohibiting mechanical equipment and vehicles, preserving the environment for future generations.
Visitors accessing the wilderness area from Bruneau should follow Highway 51 south for 25 miles to milepost 45, then turn west on Wickahoney Road.
The wilderness contains California bighorn sheep populations and Columbia River redband trout within its system of canyons and waterways.
Location: Idaho
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 42.46190,-116.07900
Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:18
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