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Walker Pass Campround is located just off of California State Highway 178 and at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Located at 5,000 feet, there are pinyon pines and...
Here you are standing on the San Andreas Fault. At this location it runs northwest to southeast a the base of the hills. At one time Wallace Creek drained straight across the fault, but movement by the San Andreas Fault...
The West Malpais Wilderness is a landscape of volcanic lava flows, mostly flat, and encompasses three main ecotypes. The southeastern portion of the wilderness is a grassland with expansive views. The western area is a pinon-juniper woodland. Ponderosa pine is...
Archeological resources such as petroglyphs and rock rings are located in this area. These resources are considered sacred by the Native American Tribes along the Colorado River. A wildlife watering guzzler is also located at the site and is kept...
The Whiskey Mountain WSA encompasses 487 acres of BLM-administered land. The area is on the north-facing slope of Whiskey Mountain in the Wind River Mountains. These lands became a study area because of their proximity to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the White Knob Mountains Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is characterized by foothill and mountainous terrain with the highest point rising 2000 feet above Antelope Valley to an elevation...
A snowmobile riders crosses a big meadow with mountains in the distance.
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Two-track trail. Difficulty: Moderate/More Difficult. White Reef Trail is an old two-track, possibly a remnant of early mining days used to access claims. It winds and climbs over small hills, though reddish purple clay...
A mountain biker riding at White Ridge Bike Trails.
Fast-flowing singletrack atop gypsum ridges in the Tierra Amarilla Anticline offers world-class mountain biking with hiking and equestrian options, and views of geology, fossils, and desert vistas.
White Rocks is a unique uplifted geomorphic rock formation in the south end of Skull Valley near Dugway, Utah. This site provides excellent opportunities for dispersed camping, hiking, climbing, and photography. The cone shaped rock formations rise several hundred feet...
The White Rock Range WSA is a part of the greater White Rock Mountains, a pristine north-south oriented mountain range that straddles the border of east-central Nevada and western Utah. The WSA is 3,767 acres in size and lies on...
At Whitehorse Creek WSA, in Wyoming, there are opportunities for primitive recreation, including studying the unique badlands topography, nature and wildlife photography, and bird watching.
The Wild Rivers Back Country Byway is a 13-mile closed-loop road providing access to BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The double-lane, low-speed, paved road provides the visitor with access to scenic views...
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is located within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and along the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and Red River Wild and Scenic River. Here visitors may experience the beauty of an 800-foot...
Wildhorse Mesa is an equestrian and hiking trail located in Rabbit Valley within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. To view a map of Rabbit Valley visit: https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/maps-ncinnis-canyons/
Notice: As of October 15, 2026, Wiley’s Well Road is undergoing maintenance following damage from Post‑Tropical Cyclone Rachel. The road is currently impassable for RVs and trailers. Until repairs are completed by the County of Riverside Transportation Department, visitors are...
This beautiful desert country is made up of the Little Chuckawalla, Mule, and Palo Verde Mountains; the Black Hills; and numerous washes. Paloverde trees in the washes give an impression of water and cool shade. The hills are dotted sparsely...
Located in southern Monterey County, and standing over 2,700 feet in elevation, Williams Hill offers great views of the surrounding Salinas Valley. Pine trees, chamise, scrub oak, and impressive shale formations characterize the hilly terrain.
Point of Interest: “Wilson Canyon” is a popular outdoor attraction near the town of Yerington, Nevada. The wider area includes a variety of recreation sites along the canyon and the West Walker River. These sites are managed by different public...
The Wilson Creek area provides users with non-motorized opportunities to enjoy the Owyhee Desert. Several trails create a variety of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian experiences.
This trailhead is a staging area for the Winkle Bob equestrian trail. Park at the trailhead, get oriented at the kiosk, and take this non-motorized trail for a day ride or connect to the Sauls Meadow Trail Head.
The Wolford Mountain area provides unrestricted use for the foot traffic throughout the area. The 0.2 – mile Wolford Reservoir trail is designated for foot and horse traffic. The trail descends through the sagebrush habitat, providing access to the shore...
This trailhead provides access to approximately 30 miles of single track trail for mountain biking and trail running. The trailhead is on SITLA land and managed by Carbon County.
The WSAs topography varies from benchland to steep hillsides. Elevation ranges from 6500 feet to 7200 feet. The surrounding terrain contains high elevation basins and steep mountain peaks. Several peaks on the main ridge near the WSA exceed 9000 feet...
Take a walk in 1598 with Don Juan de Oсate and those who traveled on El Camino Real. This 3 mile-long trail leads up to the historic Camino Real. You will be walking where thousands of wagons, people and livestock...