Sacatar Trail Wilderness, Nature reserve in Inyo County, California, United States.
The protected area spans 51,900 acres across the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring valleys, canyons, and granite peaks reaching 7,800 feet in elevation.
Before the construction of Walker Pass Road, the Sacatar Trail served as the primary western route into Owens Valley for cattle, soldiers, and commercial traffic.
The wilderness maintains natural habitats with cottonwoods, willows, and grasses, supporting populations of mule deer, golden eagles, prairie falcons, and game birds.
Access to the wilderness requires turning west onto Nine Mile Canyon Road from Highway 395, located 15 miles north of Indian Wells.
Five steep canyons on the eastern side contain perennial springs that create specific conditions for Phacelia novermillensis, a toxic plant native to California.
Location: Inyo County
Inception: 1994
Operator: Bureau of Land Management
GPS coordinates: 35.95560,-117.99500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:50
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