| 词条 | Hells Canyon Wilderness (Arizona) |
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| name = Hells Canyon Wilderness | iucn_category = Ib | photo = | photo_caption = | map = USA | relief = 1 | map_caption = | location = Yavapai / Maricopa counties, Arizona, USA | nearest_city = Phoenix, Arizona | coordinates = {{coords|33.94474316|-112.385326358|region:US|notes=[1]|display=inline, title}} | area = {{convert|9900|acre|km2|1}} | established = 1990 | visitation_num = | visitation_year = | governing_body = Bureau of Land Management }}Hells Canyon Wilderness is a 9,951-acre (4,027 ha) wilderness area in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Phoenix in Maricopa and southeast Yavapai counties.[2] TopographyHells Canyon Wilderness is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains. The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at {{convert|3381|ft|m|1}} and Hellgate Mountain at {{convert|3339|ft|m|1}}. Other peaks, most over {{convert|3000|ft|m}} in elevation, encircle Burro Flats, effectively isolating the flats from the surrounding countryside.[2] Private LandOn Earth Day, 2008, The Wilderness Land Trust purchased a {{convert|640|acre|km2|adj=on}} inholding near the center of Hells Canyon Wilderness. The parcel included Hells Canyon itself and had belonged to a Phoenix area land developer. Once the Trust transfers the land to the federal government the entire wilderness area will be publicly owned. VegetationMost of Hells Canyon Wilderness is covered by Sonoran desert shrub vegetation such as saguaro cactus, paloverde, barrel cactus, ocotillo, and various desert grasses.[2] RecreationPopular recreational activities in Hells Canyon Wilderness include rock climbing, hiking, wildlife watching, and camping.[2] See also
References1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&latitude=33.94474316&longitude=-112.385326358&zoom=12 |title=Hells Canyon Wilderness (Arizona) Map |publisher=Wilderness.net |accessdate=2011-08-19}} 2. ^1 2 3 Hells Canyon Wilderness - Bureau of Land Management External links
5 : Bureau of Land Management areas in Arizona|IUCN Category Ib|Protected areas of Maricopa County, Arizona|Protected areas of Yavapai County, Arizona|Wilderness Areas of Arizona |
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