Sierra National Forest California Last Updated: 05/25/2024 | |
One of the largest natural tracts in California, the Sierra National Forest flanks the southern and western edges of Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County, featuring five designated wilderness areas within its expansive boundary. Abundant recreational opportunities earn the Sierra National Forest’s rep as an outdoor lover’s paradise. | |
Covering more than 2,000 square miles and altimeter-spinning elevations from 900 to 13,986 feet, the Sierra National Forest’s biodiverse terrain encompasses grassy foothills rolling up to the forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada range, topped off by the alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Hiking, river running, fishing, camping, snow sports, auto-touring Sierra National Forest scenic highways ““ Mariposa County is a great base camp to access its year-round recreation. |
Tahoe National Forest Place » Outdoors Tahoe National Forest includes the 8,587-foot (2,617 m) peak of Sierra Buttes, near Sierra City, which has views of Mount Lassen and Mount Shasta. It includes more than 850,000 acres of public land intermixed with 350,000 acres of private land in a checker board pattern. The Tahoe National Forest is renowned for its rugged beauty, historic sites and exceptional year-round recreation opportunities. 166 views 💖 1California | |
Cone Peak Place » Outdoors Cone Peak is the most spectacular mountain on the Big Sur coast of California. It is the second highest mountain in the Santa Lucia Range. It has a dramatic setting less than 3 miles as crow flies from the Pacific Ocean. Cone Peak is a mountain of marble that has been sculpted by erosion to its present steepness. 295 views 💖 1California 93920 | |
Keys View Place » Outdoors Keys View is a popular scenic overlook in Joshua Tree National Park. Perched on the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, it provides panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. Look for the shining surface of the Salton Sea, which is 230 feet below sea level, on the far left. Looking to the right, the Santa Rosa Mountains are behind Indio and, along with 10,800-foot San Jacinto Peak behind Palm Springs, 39 views 💖 1California | |
Sequoia National Park Place » Outdoors Sequoia National Park is a national park located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in California, United States. It is home to towering sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree, which is the largest tree in the world by volume. 444 views 💖 15California | |
Joshua Tree National Park Place » Outdoors Joshua Tree National Park is an American national park in southeastern California. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals that make their home in this land shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. 443 views 💖 9California | |
Mendocino National Forest Place » Outdoors The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California. Some 65 miles long and 35 miles across, Forest’s federally-owned acres of mountains and canyons offer a variety of recreational opportunities – camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography, and off-highway vehicle travel. 177 views 💖 1California | |
California Place » City California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is the most populous state in the U.S. and is known for its diverse geography, vibrant cities, cultural diversity, and economic significance. Its population was 38,940,231 in 2023. 85 views 💖 1The United States | |
Mount San Antonio Place » Outdoors Mount San Antonio, commonly known as Mount Baldy, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains and in Los Angeles County, California. It stands at an elevation of 10,064 feet (3,068 meters). Mount San Antonio is located in the Angeles National Forest, straddling the boundary between Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. 55 views 💖 1California | |
Lake Tahoe Place » Outdoors Lake Tahoe is located on the border of California and Nevada. About two-thirds of the lake is in California, with about one-third extending into Nevada at the north and south ends of the lake, and the entire eastern shore. Since part of South Lake Tahoe extends into Nevada, gaming is legal in South Lake Tahoe. 51 views 💖 1California | |
Death Valley National Park Place » Outdoors Death Valley National Park is a vast desert wilderness located in eastern California, United States. It is one of the largest national parks in the country, covering over 3.4 million acres of rugged mountains, expansive sand dunes, and vast salt flats. 157 views 💖 1California |