Fortification Range Wilderness

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Fortification Range Wilderness is a protected natural area in eastern Nevada known for its rugged volcanic ridges, remote desert landscapes, and opportunities for backcountry recreation.

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Fortification Range Wilderness canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf protected area
wilderness area
accessType non-motorized recreation
allowedUse hiking
horse use
hunting subject to state regulations
biome cold desert
campingPolicy dispersed camping allowed with Leave No Trace practices
conservationPurpose preservation of natural conditions
protection of wildlife habitat
provision of primitive recreation opportunities
continent North America
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designation Wilderness Area
governingBody U.S. Bureau of Land Management
hasFeature canyons
rock outcrops
steep cliffs
iucnCategory Ib
landscapeFeature remote desert landscapes
rugged volcanic ridges
legalStatus federally designated wilderness
locatedIn Lincoln County, Nevada
eastern Nevada
managingAgency U.S. Bureau of Land Management
surface form: Bureau of Land Management
managingAgencyAbbreviation U.S. Bureau of Land Management
surface form: BLM
mechanizedUse restricted
motorizedUse prohibited within wilderness boundaries
nearestMajorCity Ely, Nevada
notableCharacteristic limited development
remoteness
rugged topography
ownership federal public land
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System
primaryEcosystem Great Basin Desert
surface form: Great Basin desert
protectedFor natural ecosystems
scenic values
recreationActivity backcountry hiking
horseback riding
photography
primitive camping
wildlife viewing
region Great Basin
state Nevada
terrainType desert mountains
volcanic ridges
vegetationType pinyon-juniper woodland
sagebrush

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Lincoln County contains Fortification Range Wilderness
subject surface form: Lincoln County, Nevada