Snowshoe Hike at Angel Creek Campground
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ELKO, Nev. – The last guided snowshoe hike of the season will be at Angel Creek Campground, on Angel Lake Road, Wells, NV, 6:00p.m., Saturday, March 24.
The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately two hours. Snowshoes are available at no charge for the first 25 people who register or you can bring your own equipment. There will be several trails for this hike. After the hike, free snacks and hot chocolate will be served around a lit campfire.
Come prepared for fun: Dress warmly in layers, waterproof hiking boots, bring a headlamp or flashlight, trekking poles. For more information and to sign-up for snow shoes, please call BLM Elko District office (775) 753-0200. You can also contact Mike Setlock of the BLM at (775) 753-0212, or Jeremy Evans of the Forest Service at (775) 752-3357.
The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, South Fork State Park, and Nevada Outdoor School have teamed up this season to offer free guided snowshoe hikes this winter.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.