The North Sahwave Mountains, like most Nevada mountain ranges, are a north-south trending range marked by a steep central ridge. With more that 3,500 feet of elevation, culminating in 7,470 ft Juniper Mountain, the North Sahwave Mountains feature fantastic rock formations atop the peaks and ridges. Between these formations, open groves of junipers and native grasses create private, park-like retreats in the white decomposed granitic soils. Many of the “parks” have small ephemeral pools that temporarily capture precious water nestled in the tops of some formations. Several springs are scattered throughout the range. Each spring creates a tiny oasis of water loving vegetation and provides a crucial resource for the California bighorn sheep that frequent this range. From the highest points of the Sahwaves, there are spectacular views of several Wilderness Study Areas, the Black Rock National Conservation Area, and down onto the white spectacle of Bluewing Flat, a large dry lakebed to the east. The groves of juniper provide cover not only to the wildlife of the region, but also to the hiker looking to get out of the midday sun or late afternoon zephyr.