Chanchelulla Wilderness
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Protected wilderness area in California, United States
| Chanchelulla Wilderness | |
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| Location | Trinity County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Hayfork, California |
| Coordinates | 40°28′23″N 122°59′35″W / 40.4729642°N 122.9931668°W / 40.4729642; -122.9931668 |
| Area | 8,062 acres (33 km2) |
| Established | 1984 (1984) |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Chanchelulla Wilderness is an 8,062-acre (3,263 ha) wilderness area under the jurisdiction of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the U.S. state of California. Established in 1984, the Wilderness is centered around Chanchelulla Peak standing at 6,399 feet (1,950 m). The southern slopes are covered in thickets of chaparral while the northern slopes hold pockets of pine, fir, and cedar. Wildlife in the area include deer, American black bears, fishers, North American cougars, birds of prey, owls (including northern spotted owls), and numerous songbirds.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved March 30, 2023
- ^ Chanchemulla Wilderness - Wilderness Connect
External links
[edit]- Chanchelulla Wilderness - Shasta-Trinity National Forest USFS
- Chanchelulla Wilderness Fact Sheet - California Wilderness Coalition
- Chanchelulla Peak - SummitPost.org
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved March 30, 2023.