Ely, Nevada: a Hike in the High Desert
Hiking through the high desert of Ward Mountain is reminiscent of hiking through Bend, Oregon. A nice trail right outside Ely, Nevada.
Hiking through the high desert of Ward Mountain is reminiscent of hiking through Bend, Oregon. A nice trail right outside Ely, Nevada.
The desert is vast and expansive. It lies before us, folding out on itself repeatedly. Even in the high elevation of 5-thousand-some-odd feet, the desert does not look altogether different from some of the lower elevation deserts. Sand. Rocks. Prickly plants of various varieties competing for the minimal rainfall that drops each year, and hunkers…