Forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county.
Marble mountain wilderness etna ca.
The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet.
Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness.
The 2nd day was snowing and so cold but still quite nice and memorable.
It is managed by the u s.
A california campfire permit is required and are available at any.
1 review of marble mountain wilderness beautiful and remote wilderness.
Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california.
Marble mountain itself a stark red and gray marbled peak.
The air was clear crisp and fresh.
The view of undulating mountains was spectacular.
The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.
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Most of the lakes are gems set in rocky settings and at least one third of the wilderness is cloaked in a great variety of trees dominated by tanbark oak madrone and douglas fir lower down and whitebark pine foxtail pine and mountain hemlock higher up.
Etna is located at the foot of the marble mountain wilderness in the siskiyou mountain cascades range and is an attraction for hikers rafters climbers and people who do all sorts of other outdoor activities.
Marble mountain wilderness 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.
Photo of cliff lake copyrighted used by permission of deems burton.
Etna is located in scott valley next to the cpd of greenview and the city of fort jones.
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.
The distinctive chunk of rock is the obvious centerpiece and namesake of the marble mountain wilderness one of the great american wilderness areas.
Really remote and had fun.
The pacific crest trail crosses county road 1c01 at etna summit 5960.
Long recognized for its wild value this region became a primitive area in 1931 a wilderness in 1953 and a part of the nwps in 1964.
This area has great views and cooler temperatures than the scott valley below.
Marble mountain wilderness craggy peaks abundant meadows large streams and a whopping 89 lakes highlight this wild and pleasant area.
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.
I went backpacking in nov started at th of lovers camp and backpacked into and camped at summit lake.
