Marble Mountain Wilderness Lovers Camp

Beautiful treed area in the marble mountain wilderness area.

Marble mountain wilderness lovers camp.

The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. This is a great starting point to hike to marble valley sky high lakes red rock valley little elk lake and deep lake. Many hiking and riding trails in this area.

It is managed by the u s. When you re done exploring the wonders of the marble mountains follow the trail north out of the sky high basin to then complete the loop to the northeast passing by one last lake gate lake on the way. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness. The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.

Photo of cliff lake copyrighted used by permission of deems burton. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds. Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness.

Lover s camp brief description. 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. As you hike take in the beauty of the plants around you. There are also accommodations here for equestrians.

There are more than 500 different plant species in the marble mountain wilderness and the wildflowers are particularly spectacular. Near canyon creek lovers camp campground is close to fantastic hiking trails and the marble mountain wilderness. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Lover s camp to sky high and shadow lakes closed is a 17 4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near somes bar california that features a lake and is rated as difficult.

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. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april. 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. 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.

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. Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california. Print pdf map share add to my list.