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Wilderness
Red Rock Country boasts three federally designated
wilderness areas, totaling over 124,000 acres. The Red Rock-Secret
Mountain, Sycamore Canyon, and Munds Mountain Wilderness Areas are
marked by colorful cliffs and soaring pinnacles, dry desert, thick
pinon-juniper forests, and lush riparian areas. They are also home
to many species of mammals, birds, and reptiles such as: black bears,
mountain lions, ringtail cats, canyon wrens, and rattlesnakes. These
vast wilderness areas offer unique opportunities for physical challenge,
solitude, photography, nature study, and communion with the natural
environment.
Wilderness areas are truly wild places. The
pristine beauty, abundant and diverse plants and animals, and unaltered
landscapes that characterize these wild places are both fragile
and hostile and must be treated with great care and respect. Wilderness
is remote, primitive, and inaccessible to motor vehicles, so help
may be far away. Before venturing into the wilderness, be aware
of all natural hazards: Know Before You Go!
Backpacking is permitted in the wilderness areas.
In Red Rock - Secret Mountain Wilderness and Munds Mountain Wilderness,
hikers must be in at least one mile from the trailhead before camping.
In Sycamore Canyon Wilderness camping and camp fires are prohibited
at and down stream of Parsons Springs.
Many Red Rock Country trails enter federally
designated wilderness areas. Mountain bikes, are prohibited in these
areas. Please respect the primitive character of these protected
places and the experiences of others: Do Not Bike In Wilderness!
Desert vegetation is fragile and easily damaged
by traveling through previously undisturbed areas. Off-trail travel
is harmful to vegetation and causes soil erosion, particularly on
slopes. Keep your National Forest green: Remain On Designated Trails!
| WILDERNESS |
SIZE |
HIGHLIGHTS
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| Munds
Mountain Wilderness |
18,150 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock
formations, great scenery, riparian area, indian ruins, wildlife
viewing |
| Red
Rock, Secret Mountain Wilderness |
49,950 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, indian ruins and old cabins,
rock formations, swimming, scenic views and wildlife viewing |
| Sycamore
Canyon Wilderness |
55,937 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, indian ruins and old
cabins, rock formations, swimming, scenic views and wildlife
viewing |
| West
Clear Creek Wilderness |
15,238 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, swimming, scenic views,
wildlife viewing
Wet Beaver Wilderness 6,156 acres Hiking and horseback trails,
fishing, swimming, red rock and other great scenery, wildlife
viewing |
| Wet
Beaver Wilderness |
6,156 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, swimming, red rock and
other great scenery, wildlife viewing |
| Fossil
Springs Wilderness |
11,550 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock formations, great
scenery, lush riparian area, wildlife viewing |
Parking is very limited at most trailheads. Keep in mind, there
might not be room for RV's, trailers, and buses.
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Related Links
Hiking Trails
Backpacking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
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Camping
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Fort Tuthill
Campground
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Cultural Sites
Scenic Drives
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