South Egan Range Wilderness
South Egan Range Wilderness is a remote, high-desert landscape of rugged peaks and broad basins in eastern Nevada. Access is dominated by dirt roads and was once a stronghold for mule deer and desert bicks. Visitors come for off-trail hiking and backcountry camping, but should go prepared for primitive conditions and seasonal winds.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Nevada |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka County |
| District | South Egan Range Wilderness |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 40.366 |
| Longitude | -115.092 |
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8:32 PM LOCAL TIMESouth Egan Range Wilderness protects a high-elevation desert landscape on the northeastern flank of Egan Range in Nevada. The terrain is a mix of granite peaks rising above 3000 meters, semi-arid basins dotted with sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands, and steep drainages carved by wind and occasional snowmelt. Most access is via unpaved county and forest roads that require high-clearance vehicles; trail development is minimal, so routes are largely cross-country and require navigation skills. Historically the area supported populations of Mule deer and Pronghorn antelope, and it remains a vital corridor for wildlife. Peak baggers and solitude seekers come for long hikes across open slopes, while backcountry campers find quiet sites away from road noise. Weather can shift rapidly—prepare for high winds, sudden storms, and cold nights even in summer.
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