Marble Mountain Wilderness Lovers Camp

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.

Marble mountain wilderness lovers camp.

Wilderness permits are not required for trips into the marble mountain wilderness. This is a great starting point to hike to marble valley sky high lakes red rock valley little elk lake and deep lake. No wilderness permits are required for day or overnight stays in the marble mountain wilderness. It is managed by the u s.

Inquire at the ranger station before having a fire. 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. Beautiful treed area in the marble mountain wilderness area. 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. A current california campfire permit is required to use a camp stove barbecue or have a campfire outside developed campgrounds. A california campfire permit is required and are available at any. Mountain tops wildflower laden meadows and an impressive 89 lakes are found in the marble mountains wilderness in northern california.

Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. This is the iconic marble valley photo an area considered to be the heart of the marble mountain wilderness. Print pdf map share add to my list. The pct crosses the wilderness and boulder peak the tallest in the park rises to an impressive 8299 feet.

There are more than 500 different plant species in the marble mountain wilderness and the wildflowers are particularly spectacular. As you hike take in the beauty of the plants around you. 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. Forest service and is within the klamath national forest in siskiyou county.

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. There are also accommodations here for equestrians. Lover s camp brief description. The marble mountain wilderness has been recognized for its wild values for generations.

Near canyon creek lovers camp campground is close to fantastic hiking trails and the marble mountain wilderness. 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. Many hiking and riding trails in this area.