Fortification Range Wilderness

Infobox_protected_area | name = Fortification Range Wilderness
iucn_category = Ib

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location = Nevada USA
nearest_city = Lund, Nevada
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lat_direction = N
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area = convert|30656|acre|km2|1|sing=off
established = 2004
governing_body = U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Fortification Range Wilderness is a convert|30656|acre|km2|1|sing=on wilderness area in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The Wilderness lies approximately convert|50|mi|km|0|sing=off southeast of the town of Ely and is administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. [http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/wilderness/fact_sheet_fortification_range.htm Fortification Range Wilderness] - Nevada BLM]

The Fortification Range Wilderness protects the convert|13.5|mi|km|1|sing=on long Fortification Range, a low mountain range composed almost entirely of volcanic materials. Most of the range is comprised of gentle ridges, though the north end is very rugged and precipitous and contains sheer cliffs and massive outcrops.

Flora and fauna

A variety of vegetation grows in the Fortification Range Wilderness, including ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, juniper, aspen, and cottonwood trees in the northern portion of the Wilderness. The southern portion is densely forested with pinyon and juniper. Common wildlife found the Wilderness includes mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, and various raptors.

Recreation

Popular recreational activities in the Fortification Range Wilderness include hiking, camping, backpacking, photography, nature study, horseback riding, fishing and hunting.

References

ee also

*List of wilderness areas in Nevada
*List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
*Wilderness Act

External links

* [http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/wilderness/fact_sheet_fortification_range.htm Fortification Range Wilderness] - Nevada BLM
* [http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/wilderness/map_fortification_range.pdf Fortification Range Wilderness map] - Nevada BLM
* [http://www.nevadawilderness.org/library/area.asp?nMode=1&nLibraryID=66 Fortification Range Wilderness] - Friends of Nevada Wilderness
* [http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Fortification%20Range Fortification Range Wilderness] - Wilderness.net