Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness, Federal wilderness area in eastern San Diego County, California.
The Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness extends across 33,610 acres of land, featuring ridges that reach elevations between 1,400 and 5,600 feet above sea level.
The California Desert Protection Act of 1994 established this wilderness area, incorporating it into the National Wilderness Preservation System that spans over 109 million acres.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains strict regulations prohibiting motorized equipment and mechanical transport to protect the natural environment for future generations.
Visitors can access the wilderness exclusively through the Pepperwood Height Trail from McCain Valley, which offers five miles of terrain suitable for hiking and horseback riding.
The wilderness contains over 200 plant species, including numerous specimens under consideration for threatened or endangered status, alongside golden eagles and prairie falcons.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 32.90280,-116.35400
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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