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Toiyabe National Forest
Nevada
The Toiyabe is a forest of the Great Basin, the region that lies between the Wasatch Mountains of Utah and the Sierra Nevada of California. The forest's prairies, granite canyons and snowcapped mountain peaks spread from the eastern part of California to the central Nevada. The Toiyabe's ranger districts are separated by as much as 500 miles. With so much distance, the scenery, topography, climate, and wildlife can vary widely.
Even small areas of this forest can vary widely. The Spring Mountain National Recreation Area is a favorite of many. Formerly known as the Las Vegas Ranger District, this fascinating district contains five eco-zones ranging from the Southern Desert Shrub to the Pseudo-Alpine zone. The wide variety of ecosystems relates to the rapid elevation ranges -- from 4,500 feet to 11,918 feet on the Charleston Peak. All this high mountain country provides escape from the summer desert heat and the lights and sounds of the city of Las Vegas.
The Toiyabe has eight designated wilderness areas. Highlights include the Hoover, which is a long thin sliver of sharp, glaciated peaks edging Yosemite National Park; the Carson-Iceberg, which straddles the Sierra crest; and the canyon-studded Mokolumne.
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