Mount Grafton Wilderness

Mount Grafton Wilderness is a protected mountain area in White Pine County extending across 78,754 acres (31,864 hectares) with elevations ranging from 6,100 feet (1,859 meters) to 10,990 feet (3,350 meters). The terrain features steep slopes and valleys combining rocky summits with forested zones.

Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 2006, ensuring long-term preservation of its resources. This designation was part of a broader effort to safeguard fragile ecosystems across the Great Basin.

The area draws researchers interested in high-altitude plant life and rare species adapted to Great Basin conditions, making it a focus for ecological study.

Access is available via Federal Highway 93 running along the eastern boundary near Geyser Ranch. Visitors should come prepared for rugged mountain conditions and bring sufficient water and gear.

North Creek holds one of the few intact fish habitats found on Bureau of Land Management lands within the Ely district. This rare combination of flowing water and stable ecology makes the creek a special feature of this wilderness.