Marble Mountain Wilderness Trailheads

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Marble mountain wilderness trailheads.

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. Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire. 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. To get to the lover s camp trailhead there follow route 3 to fort jones california.

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 current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds. 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. While there are many breathtaking areas within the wilderness area none are more popular than the marble rim and the sky high lakes. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca. Photos of marble mountain wilderness 86.

A trip combining these areas boasts beautiful lakes lush meadows excellent views and the opportunity to see one. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca. California s marble mountain wilderness offers some of the finest backcountry in the northstate.

A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness. Bury human waste at least 200 feet from water trails and campsites. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness.

Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. Marble mountain wilderness permits and regulations. This trail enters the marble mountain wilderness and the usual federal wilderness area regulations and restrictions apply here. Practice leave no trace lnt backcountry skills and ethics.

It was also our first visit to california s marble mountain wilderness located sw of yreka. 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. Hiking project is built by hikers like you. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.

Camp 100 feet from fragile areas. The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet. We spent our second week of vacation this year doing our first 5 day backpacking trip. Jan 2 2018 near fort jones ca.