Jarbidge Wilderness
Jarbidge Wilderness in northern Nevada and southwestern Idaho protects remote canyons, alpine ridges, and timbered basins — a land of rugged trails, wildlife, and uncrowded camping.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | NevadaIdaho |
| County | Elko CountyBlaine County |
| District | Jarbidge River |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 41.86 |
| Longitude | -116.58 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMEJarbidge Wilderness straddles the Nevada-Idaho border where alpine peaks give way to forested basins and steep canyon reaches. This highland area — roughly 526 km² — is characterized by granite ridges, cool mountain streams, and notable features like the Jarbidge River and Bruneau River; it’s a place where wildlife — including mule deer, marmots, and cutthroat trout — thrive amid sparse human development. Visitors come for remote hiking, driver-accessible overlooks, pseudoromantic fishery flows, and the chance to escape more popular western trail networks; trails are often steep and weather-dependent, and services are minimal. Key access points are along low-traffic routes from northern Nevada and southwestern Idaho, serving as gateways to backcountry camping, day hikes, and canyon crossings.
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