Blue Diamond Hill Southern Canyons, Nevada

Explore a few of the 7 little-known deep, majestic canyons in the southern area of Blue Diamond Hill in Nevada. Starting at Wheeler Camp Spring trailhead parking on Hwy 159, begin exploring canyons South of the Blue Diamond Hill Gypsum Mining Road. The best time of year for this adventure is Fall through Spring. Click the image or title above for more details.

Nevada Wilderness Finder

Identify official wilderness areas and wilderness boundaries throughout the State of Nevada. Drill down for a basic introduction to each wilderness area.

Pink Goblin Loop | Calico Basin, Nevada

This short 3-4-mile loop in Nevada’s Calico Basin packs a lot of bang for the buck. You’ll ascend Kraft Mountain’s Hell Hill, circle West on the Rattlesnake Trail, and finally descend spectacular Ash Canyon. Experience some light wilderness navigation challenges and some very light class 3 rock scrambling. aaClick the image or title above for more details.

Lovell Canyon Ridgelines | Lovell Canyon, Nevada

Lovell Canyon’s surrounding ridgelines create both a majestic and an intimate feeling. The ridgelines majestically tower over the canyon while enclosing it in its own unique setting. There’s the Wilson Ridgeline (East Side); Sexton Ridgeline (West Side); Griffith/Harris Saddle (North side); and The Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline (Southeast Region). From 5,000-11,000ft in elevation, the ridgelines offer spectacular views of Lovell Canyon and its surrounding wilderness areas. Click the image or title above to learn more.

Lovell Canyon Camping | Lovell Canyon, Nevada

Lovell Canyon, Nevada is paradise for car campers. There are great camping spots lining each of the roads, many with spectacular views! All camping is “dispersed camping”. Campsites are undeveloped so bring everything you need. It’s “first come, first served”. You can stay up to two weeks. Many sites are large enough to accommodate RVs. No reservation is required. In addition to individual camping spots there are group camping areas.

Lovell Canyon Roads | Lovell Canyon, Nevada

Lovell Canyon in Nevada has a great network of assess roads to camping areas, trails, and wilderness adventures throughout the canyon. Lovell Canyon Road, the main road is paved and 12 miles in length. The tributary roads are unpaved. Many are well graded, but 4WD is recommended and necessary in some cases. There are dispersed camping areas along the length of most roads in the network. Click the image or title above for more details…

Mini Matterhorn Pinnacle North Twin | Wilson Ridge | Lovell Canyon, Nevada

Take a wild, untouched approach ridge from Lovell Canyon Road just South of CC Spring Turn-off to the base of the North Twin Mini Matterhorn Pinnacle on the Wilson Ridge. There are twin pinnacles just North of Red Rock Summit on the Wilson Ridge. Both have sharp drop-offs on three sides, conjuring up images, mini versions, of the Matterhorn. The East side of each pinnacle is a sheer thousand-foot cliff. The best time of year for this adventure is Spring or Fall. Summer my be too hot and Winter can bring icy conditions to the sheer drop-offs on this rocky ridgeline. Click the image or title above for more details.

Furnace Creek Visitor Center | Death Valley, California

Use the Furnace Creek Visitor Center as your major staging area for adventures in Death Valley, California. It’s an important starting point for your experience of Death Valley. Find expert park ranger help at the front desk, beautiful interpretive displays, documentary movies, nightly ranger talks, ranger-guided walks, junior ranger programs, book and souvenir store and restroom facilities.

Mt Wilson to Juniper Peak | Rainbow Mountains, Nevada

Traverse the Rainbow Mountains Upper Crest Ridgeline in Nevada from Mt Wilson to Juniper Peak. Beginning on Lovell Canyon Road, ascend to the Upper Crest Ridgeline above Mt. Wilson, head North to the ridgeline above Juniper Peak, then descend again into Lovell Canyon. Click the image or title above for more detail.

Lower Wilson Ridge Loop | Lovell Canyon, Nevada

Rare Views of an isolated stretch of the Wilson Ridge and surrounding wilderness from this unique perspective. This is a big loop beginning at upper Lovell Canyon Road, ascending to the Wilson Ridge, then traversing the ridge South to Rocky Gap Road. Best time of year for this adventure: Late Spring or Early Fall with maximum daylight at this relatively cool temperature. Click title or image for more details.