Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california.
Marble mt wilderness lakes.
Plus there are plenty of mountain lakes to explore many of which are off trail and require a little bit of work to reach.
The marble mountain wilderness is a 241 744 acre 978 30 km 2 wilderness area located 60 miles 97 km southwest of yreka california in the united states it is managed by the united states forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county.
Cheryl strayed in wild found herself in the marble mountain wilderness of northern california at the midpoint of her pct hike she d been on the trail for approximately 50 days.
Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.
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The land was first set aside in april 1931 as the marble mountain primitive area which comprised 234 957 acres 950 84 km 2.
The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet.
Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.
Campbell lake is somewhat wooded while large craggy walls buffer up against cliff lake.
Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness.
The peak is located in the heart of the klamath mountains a range composed of a cacophony of rock types ranging from glacially polished granite to bright red serpentine and peridotite.
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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.
Protected in 1931 as the marble mountain primitive area this landscape of alpine lakes mountain streams and wildflower valleys became one of the original areas established by the wilderness act of 1964.
3 7 mi 6 0 km 30 onemile ukonom lakes trail 5211.
I always enjoy myself when i take a trip to the marble mountain wilderness.
A california campfire permit is required and are available at any.
As she gazed out over the horizon at a sunset made vibrant by distant wildfire smoke she cried her first trail tears.
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By the lonely standards of the red butte kalmiopsis and siskiyou wilderness the marbles are a fairly bustling area.
Yes at campbell and cliff lakes quick hit.
Deep lake marble mountain wilderness june 30 2019 june 30 2019.
The distinctive chunk of rock is the obvious centerpiece and namesake of the marble mountain wilderness one of the great american wilderness areas.
10 miles round trip difficulty.
These popular alpine lakes highlight the east side of the marble mountain wilderness.
The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.
The nearby sky high lakes basin adds to the scenery making this a great overnight trip and perhaps an even better multi day exploration of this magnificent wilderness.
The geology and the biodiversity of the area keep things interesting.
Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.
