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Newberry Mountains Wilderness

Wilderness area offering remote desert hiking and solitude. Known to outdoors‑focused visitors and backpackers.

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In BarstowWildlife & nature

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Run byBureau of Land Management

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Facts

Founded or opened1994

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BoundaryProtected area

Operator: shortBLM

Operator: typePublic

OwnershipNational

Protect class1b

ProtectedPerpetuity

Protected areaWilderness preserve

Protection titleWilderness Area

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