Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in southwestern Oregon, United States
The Kalmiopsis Wilderness encompasses 179,850 acres of mountainous terrain with elevations ranging from 500 feet in stream canyons to 5,098 feet at Pearsoll Peak.
Gold discoveries in 1850 attracted miners to the region, leading to the establishment of mining towns and operations that continued until the area received wilderness protection in 1964.
The wilderness takes its name from Kalmiopsis leachiana, a rare pink-flowering plant discovered in 1930 by botanist Lilla Leach in the Gold Basin area.
The area contains 153 miles of established hiking trails across 24 routes, though many paths require navigation skills due to modifications from the 2002 Biscuit Fire.
The eastern section contains ultramafic soils with high concentrations of chromium, magnesium, and nickel, creating conditions where specialized plant species survive.
Location: Oregon
Operator: US Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 42.28250,-123.96333
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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