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Services, Getting There Supplies: Sahwave is about 45 miles west of Lovelock and 35 miles southeast of Gerlach Hikes & Trails Related Areas Map Information Benchmark Gazetteer, page 35. |
Wilderness Area Status Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Year Designated: Act or Law: Acres: 13,875 State Region: Northwest Nevada County Regions: Pershing Management Managing Agency: Bureau of Land Management Local District: Winnemucca Field Office Contact Info: (775) 623-1500 5100 East Winnemucca Boulevard Winnemucca , NV89445 Visit the website (will open a new window) Area Description The Sahwaves, like most Nevada mountain ranges, are a north-south trending range marked by a steep central ridge. The north end of the range is the most pronounced, with a number of steep outcroppings and cliff areas and groves of juniper at the highest elevations. Several springs and a small band of California bighorn sheep can also be found in some of the higher points in the range, and American Kestrels, Gray Flycatchers, coyotes and bobcats live throughout the area. 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. 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.
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