Marble Mountain Wilderness

It is managed by the u s.

Marble mountain wilderness.

Craggy peaks deep canyons cloaked in conifer forests abundant meadows wild and scenic river segments and 89. Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. 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 marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.

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. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. Forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county. 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.

The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet. 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. Along the route described above you ll encounter metamorphic rock ultramafic serpentine and outcroppings of light colored limestone and black metamorphic rock together in a.