The best way to experience everything Nevada has to offer — from vast desolate desert landscapes to 4,000-year-old petroglyphs. Location Nye County, White Pine County Length 1751 miles (Network) Difficulty Moderate, Difficult Towns Alamo, Hiko, Rachel Surface Dirt Pets Permitted Fees No Wilderness Areas Big Rocks, Far South Egans, Grant Range, Mount Irish, Quinn Canyon, South Pahroc Range, Weepah Spring, Worthington Mountains, Delamar Mountains Wilderness Study Areas Blue Eagle, Pahranagat NWR, Riordan's Well National Monument Basin and Range National Monument Description Established by Presidential Proclamation on July 10, 2015, this 704,000-acre monument in Lincoln and Nye Counties showcases classic Basin and Range scenery — broad basins framed by rugged mountain ranges. Located between the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin sagebrush steppe, it offers spectacular solitude, unique plants and wildlife, and rich cultural history. Explore ancient Native American petroglyphs at White River Narrows, Mt. Irish, and the Shooting Gallery sites. Discover ghost towns, abandoned mines, and historic remnants including Crescent Mill’s towering brick chimney, the ruins of Logan City, and scattered mining sites around Mt. Irish. Other highlights include Garden Valley, Coal Valley, Worthington Mountains, and Michael Heizer’s massive earthwork “City.” Along the nearby Extraterrestrial Highway, stop at the Little A’le’Inn or visit small towns like Hiko and Rachel. Motor vehicle use is allowed on existing roads only (high-clearance 4WD recommended). Some routes are passable by passenger cars, but conditions vary. Dispersed camping is permitted up to 14 days. No entrance fee. Other Information This is a very remote area — always carry extra food, water, gas, a spare tire, and emergency supplies. Cell service is limited or nonexistent. Respect all archaeological sites: do not touch or remove artifacts. Report any damage to cultural resources. Stay out of abandoned mines and respect decaying structures. Motorized and mechanized use (including E-bikes) is restricted to designated roads and trails outside wilderness boundaries. Only non-motorized activities such as hiking and equestrian use are allowed in wilderness areas. Horses must use certified weed-free hay. Visit Lincoln County’s website for nearby lodging and services.