Jimbilnan Wilderness
Jimbilnan Wilderness is an 18,879 acre (7,640 ha) wilderness area that starts from the northeast side of the Black Mountains and extends eastward towards Lake Mead. On its west side lies Pinto Valley Wilderness Park, and Las Vegas can be found 40 miles (64 km) west from the area. Jimbilnan Wilderness was designated as a wilderness area in 2002 and is under the management of the National Park Service.
| Jimbilnan Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
| Location | Clark County, Nevada, USA |
| Nearest city | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36°0′23.93″N 114°51′7.95″W |
| Area | 18,879 acres (76.40 km2) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
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