Quinn Canyon Wilderness

Quinn Canyon Wilderness


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The United States Congress designated the Quinn Canyon Wilderness in 1989 and it now has a total of 27,000 acres. The entire wilderness is in Nevada.

Extreme isolation defines Quinn Canyon. From the main ridgeline of the area, cresting at more than 10,000 feet, many smaller ridges and narrow canyons extend out east and west. In the V-shaped drainages, snowmelt along with summer rains collect in four year-round streams. Several springs usually provide water. From piyon pine and juniper, the vegetation gives way to sagebrush with scattered white fir, aspen, and mahogany higher up. Small stands of bristlecone pine can be found here, too. Mule deer move into the higher elevations in summer.

Facilities: No facilities are provided at Quinn Canyon Wilderness.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Quinn Canyon Wilderness.

Best Time To Visit: Quinn Canyon Wilderness is open year round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

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: Quinn Canyon Wilderness encompasses 27,000 acres east of Tonopah.

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Quinn Canyon Wilderness

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Address

Tonopah Ranger District-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

P.O. Box 3940

Tonopah, Nevada 89049

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General: (775) 482-6286

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