Marble Mountains Ranger Station

However since it is aging it s best to visit a local ranger station such as the one in fort jones as the klamath forest service.

Marble mountains ranger station.

Obtain permits here for all areas of the park. The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. The land was first set aside in april 1931 as the marble mountain primitive area which comprised 234 957 acres 950 84 km 2.

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. Before departing weaverville stop at the forest service ranger station office to pick up a campfire permit you may also obtain one at the ranger station office in fort jones should you approach. No permits are required. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness.

Thankfully i have art bernstein s book best hikes of the marble mountain and russian wilderness areas california written in 1996 but to date still the best resource available at amazon. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. 7280 ranger station rd marblemount wa 98267. This center is the main backcountry permit office for the park complex.

Permits may be obtained only at ranger stations within or around the park. The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet. Photo of cliff lake copyrighted used by permission of deems burton. Although the entire range and the mountain are in the wilderness area the 4wd forest service road fr120 is not.

It is managed by the united states forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county. Ca marble mountains wilderness mule bridge trailhead. There isn t a lot of information available about the trails in the marbles. Search wilderness connect for practitioners search wilderness connect for practitioners.

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. Exhibits about wilderness and backcountry travel. Marble mountain is located in the san isabel national forest inside the sangre de cristo wilderness area. Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire.

Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds. Wilderness information center in marblemount.