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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Black_Rock_DesertBlack Rock Desert - Wikipedia

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   The Black Rock Desert is a semi-arid region (in the Great Basin shrub steppe ecoregion) of lava beds and playa, or alkali flats, situated in the Black Rock Desert–High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, a silt playa 100 miles (160 km) north of Reno, Nevada, that encompasses more than 300,000 acres (120,000 ha) of land and ...

2. travelnevada.com › black-rock-desertBlack Rock Desert, Nevada | About the Black Rock Desert

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   The Black Rock Desert is the largest collection of publicly managed land in the continental U.S. If you’re looking for some off-grid solitude in some truly stunning landscapes, search no further than the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada. Here's what you need to know before you go.

   • Location: Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, 89412, NV

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4. www.americansouthwest.net › nevada › black-rock-desertBlack Rock Desert, Northwest Nevada - American Southwest

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   Black Rock Desert is a remote area of treeless mountains, rugged canyons and dry lake beds in northwestern Nevada, centered on Gerlach and the Black Rock Playa - site of the Burning Man festival.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Black-Rock-DesertBlack Rock Desert | Nevada, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Black Rock Desert, arid region of lava beds and alkali flats composing part of the Basin and Range Province and lying in Humboldt and Pershing counties of northwestern Nevada, U.S. With an area of about 1,000 square miles (2,600 square km), the desert is 70 miles (110 km) long and up to 20 miles.

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6. www.blm.gov › visit › black-rock-desert-wildernessBlack Rock Desert Wilderness | Bureau of Land Management

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   Explore one of the largest protected desert playas in the US, where prehistoric Lake Lahontan once existed. Enjoy the vast and isolated landscapes, but follow the regulations and Leave No Trace principles.

7. blackrockdesert.orgFriends of Black Rock-High Rock

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   Join Friends of Black Rock, alongside a certified interpretive guide, for an exploration into the varying regions of the Black Rock National Conservation Area. Learn about its history, geology, flora, fauna, and cultural impact.

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   Is Black Rock a desert?

   • Black Rock Desert, northwestern Nevada. Black Rock Desert, arid region of lava beds and alkali flats composing part of the Basin and Range Province and lying in Humboldt and Pershing counties of northwestern Nevada, U.S. With an area of about 1,000 square miles (2,600 square km), the desert is 70 miles (110 km) long and up to 20 miles (32 km) wide.

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   What is Black Rock desert wilderness?

   • The Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a large desert playa and the remains of prehistoric Lake Lahontan. At 314,835 acres, the area is one of the largest protected desert playas in the United States. Vistas go on for miles and mirages sneak up from all sides of the desert floor.

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   What is the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon NCA?

   • The Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon NCA hosts a multitude of recreational opportunities within its 800,000 acres. It encompasses nearly 120 miles of emigrant trails, the Black Rock Desert, and High Rock Canyon.

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   What is the Black Rock Desert known for?

   • It is also the location for the annual Burning Man event. The Black Rock Desert is part of the National Conservation Area (NCA), a unit of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). The NCA is located in northwest Nevada and was established by legislation in 2000.

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9. www.blm.gov › programs › national-conservation-landsBlack Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National ...

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   Dec 21, 2000 · It encompasses nearly 120 miles of emigrant trails, the Black Rock Desert, and High Rock Canyon. The most popular attractions are the Black Rock Desert playa, the narrow gorge of High Rock Canyon, the natural hot springs, and historic wagon trails.