For a complete listing of public laws and further information on district offices, click here. Sagebrush, pi on pine, and juniper dot the lower elevations, deferring to white fir, limber pine, and bristlecone pine higher up. Portions of the area are important to upland game birds, especially partridge, and sometimes to members of the northernmost herd of desert bighorn sheep. 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.
The 10.6 miles or so of trail are in poor condition and receive light use. You'll find little to no water in this region. Three acres of the Wilderness lie in the Ely District on BLM land.