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Cain Mountain Wilderness

Introduction

The United States Congress designated the Cain Mountain Wilderness (map of the Cain Mountain Wilderness) in 2022 and it now has a total of See Cain Mountain Wilderness breakdown of 14,050 acres.

All of this Wilderness is located in Nevada and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Description

The Cain Mountain Wilderness is located in west central Nevada near Fallon. The Wilderness is in a Great Basin sagebrush ecosystem with pinyon-juniper at higher elevations, low growing sagebrush and rabbitbrush in lower elevations, and a small amount of riparian vegetation in the larger drainages. Altitudes ranges from about 6,000 to 7,600 feet. Steep rugged drainages are blocked by intermittent dry waterfalls.

Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Cain Mountain Wilderness.

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.