South Warner Wilderness

The South Warner Wilderness spans 70,000 acres across the Warner Mountains, featuring diverse elevations from 4,760 feet to 9,892 feet at Eagle Peak.

The U.S. Forest Service designated this area as a primitive region in 1931, later establishing it as an official wilderness through the Wilderness Act of 1964.

Native American tribes utilized the natural resources of this mountainous region before European settlers arrived, leaving evidence of their presence throughout the area.

Eight trailheads provide access to 79 miles of maintained paths suitable for hiking and horseback riding, with Patterson Lake offering excellent fishing opportunities.

The Warner Mountains crest divides water flow between the Sacramento River drainage system and the Great Basin's alkali lakes in Surprise Valley.

Location: Modoc County

Operator: US Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 41.33376,-120.18629

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:03