The Pine Creek Wilderness is a rugged and remote area in Colorado known for its towering cliffs, lush forests, and pristine alpine lakes.
The Pine Creek Wilderness is a stunning natural area located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. It is known for its rugged terrain, towering pine trees, and crystal-clear creeks. Here are some of the most popular points of interest in the Pine Creek Wilderness:
The Pine Creek Trail is a popular hiking and backpacking route that winds through the heart of the wilderness. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests, and passes by several pristine alpine lakes and meadows.
Located just outside the Pine Creek Wilderness, the Devils Postpile National Monument is a must-see attraction. The monument features a unique geological formation of basalt columns that were formed by lava flows millions of years ago.
Pine Creek Canyon is a rugged and picturesque canyon that offers some of the best rock climbing in the area. The canyon is home to a number of challenging routes that attract climbers from around the world.
Pine Creek Falls is a stunning waterfall that cascades down a series of granite cliffs into a crystal-clear pool below. The falls are a popular spot for swimming and picnicking, and offer a refreshing break from the summer heat.
Pine Creek Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located high in the mountains of the wilderness. The lake is surrounded by towering peaks and lush meadows, making it a perfect spot for fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Overall, the Pine Creek Wilderness is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and endless recreational opportunities, it is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Description: Alison Nelson setting up a whitebark pine monitoring plot at Timberwolf Creek in the Pasayten Wilderness, Washington. More about the project from Connie Mehmel: "Whitebark pine is a rare high-elevation conifer, currently considered for listing under the endangered species act. Among the threats to whitebark pine are white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola), a non-native pathogen, and mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae). FHP has been active in efforts to monitor and protect this valuable species." Photo by: Connie Mehmel Date: July 27, 2009 Credit: USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection, Wenatchee Service Center. Source: Connie Mehmel collection. Wenatchee, Washington. Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth" rel="nofollow">www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth</a>
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Description: clear, shallow creek with pine trees on the shoreline Beaver Creek in the Beaver Basin Wilderness *Subject: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Keywords: pictured rocks national lakeshore; piro; wilderness; beaver basin; trail; backcountry; Beaver Creek
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Description: Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine trees in the Boulder Creek Wilderness in the southern Oregon Cascades
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Description: A mixed pine and hardwood forest near the crest of Brush Mountain along Trail #54A in the Citico Creek Wilderness, in the southeastern United States.
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Description: The Bureau of Land Management manages 517 wilderness study areas containing about 12.6 million acres located in the Western States and Alaska. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 directed the Bureau to inventory and study its roadless areas for wilderness characteristics. To be designated as a Wilderness Study Area, an area had to have the following characteristics: Size - roadless areas of at least 5,000 acres of public lands or of a manageable size; Naturalness - generally appears to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature; Opportunities - provides outstanding opportunities for solitude or primitive and unconfined types of recreation. In addition, Wilderness Study Areas often have special qualities such as ecological, geological, educational, historical, scientific and scenic values. The congressionally directed inventory and study of BLM's roadless areas received extensive public input and participation. By November 1980, the BLM had completed field inventories and designated about 25 million acres of wilderness study areas. Since 1980, Congress has reviewed some of these areas and has designated some as wilderness and released others for non-wilderness uses. Until Congress makes a final determination on a wilderness study area, the BLM manages these areas to preserve their suitability for designation as wilderness. In Oregon/Washington there are 83 wilderness study areas comprising 2,642,289 acres. These 83 wilderness study areas are primarily located in southeast Oregon in the Prineville, Lakeview, Burns and Vale Districts. To learn more about wilderness study areas head on over to: www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-w...
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Description: Scattered pinyon pine and juniper in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Photo by BLM employee Matt Blocker,
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Description: The Slocum Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located east of Owyhee Reservoir in Malheur County, approximately 47 miles south of Vale. U.S. Highway 95 is approximately 30 miles to the southeast. The WSA includes 7,600 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. It is pear-shaped, approximately 5.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. It is bounded by high standard, gravel Leslie Gulch road on the north; by private land and maintained dirt roads on the east, south, and west; and by Bureau of Reclamation land on the northwest. It is adjacent to the Honeycombs and Upper Leslie Gulch WSAs and separated from them by high standard or maintained dirt roads. The WSA contains rugged topography formed by intermittent streams cutting through thick, volcanic deposits. The resulting land pattern is composed of steep-sided drainages separated by high, north-south oriented ridges. Over 85 percent of the WSA has gradients exceeding 25 percent. Natural vegetation consists mostly of sagebrush and bunchgrass. Western junipers are scattered throughout the WSA. A small, relict stand of ponderosa pine is located in the Dago Gulch drainage of the WSA. Approximately 200 California bighorn sheep occupy habitat east of the Owyhee Reservoir. The WSA accounts for about 75 of the herd. The WSA was studied under Section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and was included in the Final Oregon Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement filed in February 1990. www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-w...
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Description: The Slocum Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located east of Owyhee Reservoir in Malheur County, approximately 47 miles south of Vale. U.S. Highway 95 is approximately 30 miles to the southeast. The WSA includes 7,600 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. It is pear-shaped, approximately 5.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. It is bounded by high standard, gravel Leslie Gulch road on the north; by private land and maintained dirt roads on the east, south, and west; and by Bureau of Reclamation land on the northwest. It is adjacent to the Honeycombs and Upper Leslie Gulch WSAs and separated from them by high standard or maintained dirt roads. The WSA contains rugged topography formed by intermittent streams cutting through thick, volcanic deposits. The resulting land pattern is composed of steep-sided drainages separated by high, north-south oriented ridges. Over 85 percent of the WSA has gradients exceeding 25 percent. Natural vegetation consists mostly of sagebrush and bunchgrass. Western junipers are scattered throughout the WSA. A small, relict stand of ponderosa pine is located in the Dago Gulch drainage of the WSA. Approximately 200 California bighorn sheep occupy habitat east of the Owyhee Reservoir. The WSA accounts for about 75 of the herd. The WSA was studied under Section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and was included in the Final Oregon Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement filed in February 1990. www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-w...
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Description: The Slocum Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located east of Owyhee Reservoir in Malheur County, approximately 47 miles south of Vale. U.S. Highway 95 is approximately 30 miles to the southeast. The WSA includes 7,600 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. It is pear-shaped, approximately 5.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. It is bounded by high standard, gravel Leslie Gulch road on the north; by private land and maintained dirt roads on the east, south, and west; and by Bureau of Reclamation land on the northwest. It is adjacent to the Honeycombs and Upper Leslie Gulch WSAs and separated from them by high standard or maintained dirt roads. The WSA contains rugged topography formed by intermittent streams cutting through thick, volcanic deposits. The resulting land pattern is composed of steep-sided drainages separated by high, north-south oriented ridges. Over 85 percent of the WSA has gradients exceeding 25 percent. Natural vegetation consists mostly of sagebrush and bunchgrass. Western junipers are scattered throughout the WSA. A small, relict stand of ponderosa pine is located in the Dago Gulch drainage of the WSA. Approximately 200 California bighorn sheep occupy habitat east of the Owyhee Reservoir. The WSA accounts for about 75 of the herd. The WSA was studied under Section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and was included in the Final Oregon Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement filed in February 1990. www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-w...
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Description: Mountian-framed view of Owens Valley and the White Mountains at sunset, from about 8000ft on the Pine Creek Trail (just above the old tungsten mill). Just outside John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada mountains, California.
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