Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, Nature reserve in Mono County, California
The Carson-Iceberg Wilderness spans 161,181 acres across the Sierra Nevada mountains, featuring volcanic peaks, deep river canyons, and diverse plant communities.
The United States Congress designated this wilderness area in 1984, incorporating lands previously used as mountain warfare training grounds by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Native American tribes, including the Miwok people, inhabited this land for over 10,000 years, utilizing its natural resources and establishing traditional pathways.
Visitors need permits for overnight stays between May and October, with groups limited to 15 people and 25 pack animals within the wilderness boundaries.
The wilderness protects the rare Paiute cutthroat trout population in Silver King Creek, maintaining one of California's most specialized aquatic ecosystems.
Location: Mono County
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 38.46564,-119.78329
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:33
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