Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area - Bureau of Land Management
In November 2002, Congress designated the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA) to preserve and protect a portion of southern Nevada’s Mojave Desert for future generations. The 48,438 acre national conservation area forms the southern mountainous skyline of Las Vegas and the City of Henderson.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area - Travel Nevada
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area provides peace and solitude for those who visit the unique scenic and geologic features and extraordinary cultural resources. The centerpiece of the area is the Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Site, one of the most significant cultural resources in Southern Nevada.
Best trails in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 285 to 2,759 feet in elevation gain.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area - Wikipedia
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is a National Conservation Area (NCA) administered by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It includes the Sloan Petroglyph Site which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1978.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area: The Complete Guide …
Nov 4, 2021 · It is best known for its Sloan Canyon Archaeological District (Petroglyph Canyon). In fact, the National Conservation Area contains an entire wilderness—the 14,763-acre North McCullough Wilderness—where you’ll find lava flows, ash falls, and shiny, sharp obsidian.
Sloan Canyon NCA - Bureau of Land Management
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area’s 48,438 acres provide peace and solitude for those who visit the unique scenic and geologic features and extraordinary cultural resources. The centerpiece of the area is the Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Site, one of the most significant cultural resources in Southern Nevada.
Protecting Sloan Canyon in Nevada - environmentamerica.org
Jul 10, 2024 · Roadrunners and desert kangeroo rats could soon have more protected habitat in Sloan Canyon and millions of Nevadans could have a new water pipeline. The Sloan Canyon and Lateral Pipeline Act was introduced by Nevada Rep. Dina Titus in 2023 to expand the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
Take a Ride! Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
Mar 1, 2024 · Riding the McCullough Hills Trail between the Anthem Hills and Mission Hills Trailheads is a great way to enjoy mountain biking in Sloan Canyon.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area - American Southwest
The BLM-administered Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area contains most of the McCullough Range, a series of desert hills on the south side of Las Vegas, formed of dark-colored volcanic rocks, split by dry, rocky ravines and surrounded by open plains.
Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area - Nevada Trail Finder
The Sloan Canyon National Recreation Area contains 48,438 acres of rugged beauty and includes the North McCullough Wilderness area. Most of the trails have a designated name but are also labeled with a trail number.