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Hiking North Schell Peak: 11,883′ Highest Point in High Schells Wilderness
Hiking North Schell Peak is a rewarding experience where you'll find many aspen, a flowing creek, great panoramic views and likely, complete solitude. It's also a great change of scenery and an opportunity to beat the heat at lower elevation. North Schell Peak reaches 11,883 feet elevation with a prominence of 5,404 feet. These impressive numbers make it both a high point and an "ultraprominent" peak in the High Schells Wilderness near Ely, Nevada. The North Schells Wilderness is a long, skinny mountain range stretching about 140 miles encompassing a beautiful landscape and several beckoning peaks.
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Basin and Range National Monument | Amazing Petroglyphs and Scenery
Basin and Range National Monument encompasses 704,000 acres of - the monuments namesake - basin and range landscapes. These landscapes are made up of alternating steep narrow mountain ranges separated by wide basins with elevations ranging from about 4,200 - 8,900 feet. Here you'll find fascinating geology and rock formations as well as an incredible diversity of plants and animals. And Basin and Range National Monument has one of the best collections of petroglyphs we have ever seen.
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Camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground + Bonus Mini Bike Track
So you happen to be in the middle of nowhere in Nevada and you're looking for a great place to camp. Well the opportunities are pretty much endless haha. But we found a nice opportunity for free camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground that we're going to cover in this article.
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Dispersed Camping Near Alamo, NV | Beautiful, Boulders, Box Canyon
With the amount of public land in Nevada, there are several options for finding dispersed camping near Alamo but we think we hit the jackpot. After passing Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge, we finally reached the little town of Alamo where we then turned west onto some dirt roads in search of adventure. As we neared the mountains in the distance, we realized that they were massive heaps of boulders beckoning us to come closer. So we did, and we spent the next week and a half camping and exploring this cool area. Read on to find out more information about this camp spot and what to expect while camping near Alamo.
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What We Love About Gold Butte National Monument
Gold Butte National Monument is one big pocket of adventure where you can spend days exploring the beautiful desert landscapes and discovering neat features. This 300,000 acre gem was designated a national monument back in 2016, protecting the vast, rugged environment and its interesting history. Encounter joshua trees, a great variety of cacti, canyons all to yourself, rock scrambling and incredible petroglyphs. And enjoy the endless opportunity for discovery and solitude in this vast, colorful desert terrain.
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Hiking Mount Shavano Peak 14,229′ | Steep and Rewarding
Hiking Mount Shavano Peak is a great option for tackling one of Colorado's many 14ers. It reaches an impressive 14,229 feet elevation which result in incredible panoramic views from the summit. But hiking Mount Shavano also provides a unique opportunity to bag two peaks over 14,000 feet in one challenging day hike. From the summit of Mount Shavano, take on another mile in the sky to reach Tabeguache Peak at 14,162 feet.
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Scenic Camping Near Mt Shavano | Shavano Wildlife Area
Whether you're looking for a scenic area to get away or for some dispersed camping near Mt Shavano for ease of bagging this 14er, camping at Shavano Wildlife Area is a great choice. Some of the camp spots are tucked into the junipers while others are more open and spread out. And almost all of the spots have incredible vast, mountain views. This scenic dispersed camping area is no secret though so plan accordingly, especially on weekends.
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Hiking Crags Trail | Beautiful and Diverse Day Hike
Being in the Pikes Peak vicinity of Pike-San Isabel National Forest, many people choose to hike Pikes Peak or Devil's Playground Trail. But hiking Crags Trail is a great day hike opportunity with very beautiful scenery and an exciting destination. The finale includes numerous rock pinnacle formations to explore as well as a well earned mountain vista. Read on to find out more about what to expect hiking Crags Trail near Divide.
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Hiking to Lake Katherine | Gorgeous Lake in Mount Zirkel Wilderness
Hiking to Lake Katherine is an excellent and rewarding day hike in Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Lake Katherine Trailhead is located about 45 miles west of Walden in north-central Colorado. This relatively short hike is a great way to access the beauty and solitude of the area. After hiking to Lake Katherine, there are many opportunities to extend the hike and even visit other beautiful lakes in the area.
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Hiking the Zirkel Circle | Amazing Scenery On Gilpin Lake Loop
Hiking the Zirkel Circle is a gorgeous day hike and a great place to start exploring Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Zirkel Circle ends up being almost the same distance as the Gilpin Lake out and back but instead allows for new scenery the entire way. After a gorgeous adventure to two lakes and up a beautiful saddle, hiking in Mount Zirkel Wilderness will leave a lasting impression!
