Twin Peaks WSA 90,791 arces

Dry Valley Rim WSA94,308 acres

Fox Range, WSA 75,404 acres

Buffalo Hills WSA

46,143 arces.

Bordering the Smoke Creek Desert in Northern Washoe County are some very cool WSA's These great places are just waitng to be explored.

Big Den, Desatoya Mountains, WSA

Big Den is IMHO one of the more spectacular canyons in the Silver State. The Dens look pretty from the road , but one must hike the canyon to appreciate it's real beauty. Rock walls tower high above as you follow the narrowing canyon as it snakes up through wild rose bushes(ouch) to the waterfall. It is a tough hike in the winter, but the frozen waterfall at the canyons head makes it all worth while. Good Stuff!

Willow Creek, Desatoya Mountains WSA

We didn't have time to hike up Willow Creek , but the Canyon looks really cool with running water and Aspens line the creek. I know I'll be back in the spring.

Desatoya Mountains WSA, Churchill County

The Desatoya Mountains WSA lies in the southeast corner of Churchill County, Nevada. Located in the Pony Express County the Desatoyas are rich in the history of the American West. 43,180 acres of the Desatoya Mountains are recommended by the BLM for wilderness designation. The Desatoyas are an easy 2 hour drive from Reno on Hwy 50.

Here are a few shots from last Saturday hike up Big Den Canyon.