Please register or login . Sagebrush, pinyon pine and juniper dot the lower elevations and give way to white fir, limber pine and bristlecone pine higher up. Portions of the area are important to upland game birds, most often partridge, and sometimes members of the northernmost herd of desert bighorn sheep can be seen. The southern section provides ideal habitat for raptors. Monte Cristo Wild Horse and Burro Territory extends into the western section of the area, but wild horses are not frequently seen here.
Elk use the northeastern section, and mule deer are common.
Approximately 10.6 miles of trail are in poor condition and receive little use. You'll find very little to no water in this region. Broom Canyon Trail enters on the western side, follows an old road for about 2.5 miles and, although it disappears, probably provides the best access. Three acres of the Wilderness lie in BLM land, Ely District. Spring for the most water, but carry plenty anyway.