Marble Mountain Wilderness Lovers Camp

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Marble mountain wilderness lovers camp.

As you hike take in the beauty of the plants around you. Photo of cliff lake copyrighted used by permission of deems burton. 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 trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april.

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. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Many hiking and riding trails in this area. There are also accommodations here for equestrians.

Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire. 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 pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet.

Near canyon creek lovers camp campground is close to fantastic hiking trails and the marble mountain wilderness. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness. There are more than 500 different plant species in the marble mountain wilderness and the wildflowers are particularly spectacular. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any.

Print pdf map share add to my list. The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations. Forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness.

Beautiful treed area in the marble mountain wilderness area. Two miles from the basin you ll hit the main trail again and it s all downhill along canyon creek back to lover s camp. Lover s camp brief description. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds.

The camp has 3 areas corrals for horses and or mules for packing into the mountains parking area for livestock trailers and a nice paved parking area for autos. Note that at the end of this hike you will retrace your steps for approximately the last mile back to the lover s camp trailhead. This is a great starting point to hike to marble valley sky high lakes red rock valley little elk lake and deep lake.