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Jointly administered by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service, White Mountain Wilderness contains one of the largest and highest desert mountain ranges in North America with several peaks exceeding 13,000 feet. Cottonwood Creek Wild and Scenic River...
At White Pocket in northern Arizona, windswept layers of orange, yellow, and white formations were created over time by mineral deposits and shaped by the elements.
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 standing at the edge of White Ridge.
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 River Narrows, in lower White River Valley, is a winding canyon formed during the Pleistocene (ca. 2.5 million to 11,700 years ago) and home to one of the largest concentrations of prehistoric rock art in eastern Nevada. It contains...
Elevation 5040 feet. A floater's and paddler's paradise, the White River offers some great canoeing, rafting, and limited kayaking with a range of river trips between 24 and 80 miles. The 20 mile shuttle between the Bonanza Bridge and the...
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...
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...
Overview White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife...
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, OHVers. Two-track/Singletrack. 3.09 miles in length. Difficulty: Easiest. This trail is an old 4x4 road that bisects the Gooseberry Mesa. It’s has a few sandy patches, but nothing particularly deep.Like the entire mesa, the White...
The White Wash Sand Dunes are located 48 miles northwest of Moab, and 25 miles southeast of Green River. The Sand Dunes themselves are delineated and fenced for open OHV play; cross country travel is allowed only in the open...
Originating on the eastern slopes of Oregon’s Mt. Hood at the White River glacier, the White Wild and Scenic River flows some 47 miles through two wilderness areas.
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 Whitethorn Wilderness is named for the prevalent white-thorn acacia, a key year-round food source for quail and a summer food source for desert mule deer. The volcanic landscape is characterized by cinder cones and craters. Weathered lava houses small...
The White Wash Sand Dunes are located 48 miles northwest of Moab, and 25 miles southeast of Green River. The Sand Dunes themselves are delineated and fenced for open OHV play; cross country travel is allowed only in the open...
Activities at Whittaker Creek include swimming, fishing, photography, hunting, Salmon Watch, and nature study. Hike the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, which climbs 1,000' above the river.
The Whole Enchilada is an Iconic Moab Trail. Typically run as a downhill ride, this trail runs from Burro Pass on the Manti LaSal National Forest at 11,200 feet 26.5 miles to the Colorado River at 4000 feet…over 7000 feet...
Wickahoney Creek has dense riparian vegetation and tight meanders. Redband trout are found in the creek and mule deer are common in the area. Sensitive species here also include bald eagles, yellow-billed cuckoos, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, neotropical migratory bird...
Enjoy Wild Cow Springs Campground near Kingman! With summer temperatures averaging 20°F cooler in the Hualapai Mountains than the valleys below, it is the perfect place to unwind.
The Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway is a 13 mile closed-loop road providing access to BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area within the Rio Grande National Monument. The double-lane, low-speed, paved road provides the visitor with access to scenic views and recreational...
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...
Surrounding the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness provides watershed protection for the Wild portion of the river.
Take yourself on a reverse hike down to Wildhorse Lake, below the Steens Mountain rim. Wildhorse and Little Wildhorse Creeks provide habitat for California bighorn sheep and a variety of wildlife.
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/
Nestled in a bend of the spectacular Wild and Scenic Salmon River, this year round day-use area is home to a wide range of recreation facilities and the Cascade Streamwatch Trail.
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 the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, Wiley's Well campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo verde, smoke tree, mesquite and ironwood trees. There is easy 4-wheel drive access to nearby rock-hounding...
ATTENTION: William's Bottom Campground will be closed the first week of December 2020: 11/30 through 12/4 for maintenance. Shady campsites for tents and small trailers with beautiful views of the scenic Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a...
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.
This campground has 11 sites near Williams Lake. Opportunities abound to hike or ride into the Salmon-Challis National Forest or to fish in the nearby lake or creek. The lake can be accessed at the Forest Service boat ramp and...
The source of Willis Creek begins on a private property boundary on the north side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the southern boundary. The scenic value of Willis Creek is excellent and similar to that found...
The Willow Creek WSA is more characteristic of the arid canyon ecosystems found in the Colorado Plateau than in the Rocky Mountain Forest Province eco-region, where it exists. Geographically, the area generally lies within the Skull Creek Basin. The area...
Overview Merced River Recreation Management Area Overview The Merced River Recreation Area is a special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting. Visitors will have plenty...
Wison Arch was named after Joe Wilson, a local pioneer who had a cabin nearby in Dry Valley. It is a five-minute hike off of Highway 191, south of Moab, Utah. It has a span of 91 feet and a...
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.
Rolling sagebrush surrounds this scenic area that lies near the base of the majestic Bull Run Mountains. The reservoir is a popular year-round fishery for rainbow and German brown trout. Large mouth bass fishing is usually good during the summer...
Quiet campground perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Located 38 miles southwest of Moab, the campground...
Overview The Windwhistle Group Site is ideal for small gatherings looking for a quiet retreat. The parking is limited and you must walk in to the site. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy...
Overview A unique boat-in developed campground has 14 tent units, 7 mooring docks and 2 floating vault restrooms. Nightly camping fees apply and there's no available vehicle access to the campground. Fees: Campsite and mooring docks: $20/site/night; Boat Camping: $20/boat/night