Marble Mountain Wilderness Camping

The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.

Marble mountain wilderness camping.

A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. While the views of marble mountain and the valley are awesome it had quite a few bugs. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness. California ca things to do in california.

Along the route described above you ll encounter metamorphic rock ultramafic serpentine and outcroppings of light colored limestone and black metamorphic rock together in a. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Fort jones ca 2. Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california.

Marble mountain wilderness california. A bear visited the camping area where we were in the middle of the night in the higher tree area but there was no incident. This area was originally designated as a primitive area in 1931 and is one of the original wilderness areas designated by the 1964 wilderness act. 57 1 mi 91 9 km 1 pct.

The marble rim is the signature feature of this subrange a white wall of rock that glimmers in the sun. Marble mountain wilderness reviews. Hiking project is built by hikers like you. Trails in marble mountain wilderness 30.

Happy camp ca 2 3 5 mi 5 6 km 6 marble gap trail. It is managed by the u s. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness. The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet.

The next day we moved camp to shadow lake. Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds. For bringing in camping hunting backpacking gear to the high country alpine lakes on their great horse team and mules.

The marble mountains are part of the klamaths a biologically and geologically diverse range of peaks and ridges often overshadowed by its western neighbors in the cascades. A whole new way for us to camp arriving at camp not exhausted to do. Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire. Ca marble mountain wilderness lovers camp trailhead take interesting and eye popping geology mix it with a popurri of prolific flowers and you might just think you re living in a dream.

The marble mountain wilderness is a 241 744 acre 978 30 km2 wilderness area located 60 miles 97 km southwest of yreka california in the united states. The nearby sky high. Happy camp ca intermediate. Forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county.

The geology of the marble mountain wilderness is similarly striking so much so that it was named for its rocks and for the lustrous summit of marble mountain itself.