| The United States Congress designated the Alta Toquima Wilderness in 1989 and it now has a total of 38,000 acres. The entire wilderness is in Nevada.Steep and sharply cut with many rocky canyons, the Toquima Mountain Range lies between Big Smoky Valley on the west and Monitor Valley on the east in central Nevada. In the central portion of the range you'll find Alta Toquima Wilderness, rising from gentler terrain in the northern section to more rugged ground that peaks in the south on Mount Jefferson. This massif stands boldly prominent, a collection of three summits on a ridge eight miles long and two miles wide, with a high point of 11,949 feet. On a clear day, you can stand on this ridge and see all the way to the mountains in California and Utah.From sagebrush and grass at lower elevations, the vegetation turns to pinon-juniper woodlands and finally to limber pine and a few patches of aspen in the higher country. Pine Creek supports a native population of trout, and the slopes are home to deer, bighorn sheep, grouse, and chukar.Trails from the north, east, and south provide access to the crest. The western side of the Wilderness is seldom seen. |
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| | | Facilities: There are no facilities available in the Alta Toquima Wilderness. Best Time To Visit: Alta Toquima Wilderness is open year round. Fees: No fees are charged to enter the wilderness. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Dispose of waste properly. Leave what you find. Minimize campfire impacts. Respect wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors. All motorized vehicles are prohibited. Directions: The Alta Toquima Wilderness encompasses 38,000 acres between Austin and Tonopah. To reach Alta Toquima Wilderness from Tonopah, take Hwy 6 east to Hwy 376. Follow Hwy 376 north to Hwy 82. Follow Hwy 82 to the wilderness.To reach Alta Toquima Wilderness from Austin, take Hwy 50 south to Hwy 82. Follow Hwy 82 to the wilderness.Map: Click here for a map to Alta Toquima Wilderness Reservations: reservations are not needed or accepted for Alta Toquima Wilderness. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Tonopah Ranger District-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest | | P.O. Box 3940 | | Tonopah, Nevada 89049 |
| | | Phone | | General: (775) 482-6286 | |
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