Marble Mountain Wilderness Trailheads

California s marble mountain wilderness offers some of the finest backcountry in the northstate.

Marble mountain wilderness trailheads.

Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca. 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. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness. Numerous trailheads and an extensive trail network provide excellent access to the wilderness including the pacific crest trail which crosses the crest of the marble mountains for 32 miles from south to north.

Bury human waste at least 200 feet from water trails and campsites. Hiking project is built by hikers like you. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca. Marble mountain wilderness permits and regulations.

The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet. 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. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness. Turn on scott river road and continue 14 2 miles to.

We spent our second week of vacation this year doing our first 5 day backpacking trip. Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca. Photos of marble mountain wilderness 86.

Practice leave no trace lnt backcountry skills and ethics. Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california. To get to the lover s camp trailhead there follow route 3 to fort jones california. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.

Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. We chose the shackleford trailhead as our starting point leaving home early monday morning to make the nearly five and a half hour drive. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. While there are many breathtaking areas within the wilderness area none are more popular than the marble rim and the sky high lakes.

Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire. It was also our first visit to california s marble mountain wilderness located sw of yreka. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.

This trail enters the marble mountain wilderness and the usual federal wilderness area regulations and restrictions apply here. A trip combining these areas boasts beautiful lakes lush meadows excellent views and the opportunity to see one. The nearby sky high. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds.