Silver Peak Wilderness, Wilderness area in Monterey County, California, US
Silver Peak Wilderness spans 31,555 acres within Los Padres National Forest, rising from the Pacific Ocean to an elevation of 3,590 feet.
The United States Congress established this protected land through the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act of 1992, with additional acres added in 2002.
The network of trails, including Buckeye Trail and Cruikshank Trail, allows visitors to experience the natural heritage of the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Visitors need permits for overnight camping and should note that motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not permitted within the wilderness boundaries.
The wilderness contains the southernmost natural stand of coastal redwoods in the world, alongside rare Sargent cypress and Santa Lucia fir trees.
Location: California
Inception: 1992
GPS coordinates: 35.83330,-121.30000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:59
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