Sacatar Trail Wilderness, like Owens Peak Wilderness, includes the rugged,
eastern face of the Sierra Nevada. Topography ranges from valleys, canyons,
and alluvial fans to steep hills that lead into granite peaks and ridgetops
reaching elevations of more than 7,800 feet. Several of the canyons are
complemented by springs, which support the riparian habitats of cottonwoods,
willows, and grasses. Wildlife within the area, including mule deer, golden
eagles, prairie falcons, quails, and doves, can frequently be seen from hiking
and horseback-riding trails. The Sacatar Trail, an old wagon road that is part
of the scarce evidence of humans in this area, provides backcountry access
into this wilderness.

Sacatar Trail Wilderness, like Owens Peak Wilderness, includes the rugged, eastern face of the Sierra Nevada. Topography ranges from valleys, canyons, and alluvial fans to steep hills that lead into granite peaks and ridgetops reaching elevations of more than 7,800 feet. Several of the canyons are complemented by springs, which support the riparian habitats of cottonwoods, willows, and grasses. Wildlife within the area, including mule deer, golden eagles, prairie falcons, quails, and doves, can frequently be seen from hiking and horseback-riding trails. The Sacatar Trail, an old wagon road that is part of the scarce evidence of humans in this area, provides backcountry access into this wilderness.

Bird's eye view of the park

Sacatar Trail Wilderness

## Overview

The Sacatar Trail, an old wagon road and one of the few reminders that humans
ever traveled regularly through this area, provides relatively easy access
into this rugged and pristine Wilderness on the eastern slope of the southern
Sierra Nevada Mountains. Valleys, canyons, and alluvial fans rise into steep
hills that eventually peak along ridge tops and granite summits with
elevations of more than 7,800 feet. Creosote bush, Joshua trees, and desert
shrubs in the lower elevations change to scattered piñon and juniper woodlands
dotted with cactuses higher up.

In several of the canyons, you'll find springs that feed riparian habitats of
cottonwoods, willows, and grasses. Mule deer flourish, along with golden
eagles, prairie falcons, and other raptors, as well as game birds such as
quail and dove. The Pacific Crest Trail passes not far to the west outside the
boundary.

For more information about this wilderness, please visit Wilderness Connect.

##  Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). For more
information on any of the principles listed below, please visit Leave No
Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.

  * Plan Ahead and Prepare
  * Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  * Dispose of Waste Properly
  * Leave What You Find
  * Minimize Campfire Impacts
  * Respect Wildlife
  * Be Considerate of Other Visitors

## Rules and Regulations

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment,
bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of
aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.
In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or
mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a
specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

<h2>Overview</h2> 

The Sacatar Trail, an old wagon road and one of the few reminders that humans ever traveled regularly through this area, provides relatively easy access into this rugged and pristine Wilderness on the eastern slope of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Valleys, canyons, and alluvial fans rise into steep hills that eventually peak along ridge tops and granite summits with elevations of more than 7,800 feet. Creosote bush, Joshua trees, and desert shrubs in the lower elevations change to scattered piñon and juniper woodlands dotted with cactuses higher up.  

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In several of the canyons, you'll find springs that feed riparian habitats of cottonwoods, willows, and grasses. Mule deer flourish, along with golden eagles, prairie falcons, and other raptors, as well as game birds such as quail and dove. The Pacific Crest Trail passes not far to the west outside the boundary. 

 

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For more information about this wilderness, please visit <a href="https://wilderness.net" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Connect</a>.  

  

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<h2> Leave No Trace </h2><p>   

  

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). For more information on any of the principles listed below, please visit Leave No Trace, <a href="https://lnt.org/" rel="nofollow">Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.</a><p>   

  

<ul><li>Plan Ahead and Prepare</li>   

  

<li>Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</li>   

  

<li>Dispose of Waste Properly</li>   

  

<li>Leave What You Find</li>   

  

<li>Minimize Campfire Impacts</li>   

  

<li>Respect Wildlife</li>   

  

<li>Be Considerate of Other Visitors</li></ul><p>   

  

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<h2>Rules and Regulations</h2><p>   

  

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Chimney Peak Wilderness encompasses rocky mountainous terrain dominated by
pinyon pine with areas of sagebrush. There are scattered springs and streams,
with their associated riparian habitat species, and seasonal wildflower
displays. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through a portion of this wilderness
on its way to the Domelands Wilderness.

Chimney Peak Wilderness encompasses rocky mountainous terrain dominated by pinyon pine with areas of sagebrush. There are scattered springs and streams, with their associated riparian habitat species, and seasonal wildflower displays. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through a portion of this wilderness on its way to the Domelands Wilderness.

Chimney Peak Wilderness

**7/17/2024-Chimney Peak, Long Valley campgrounds and portion of the Pacific
Crest Trail are closed due to wildland fire danger**

### Overview

Chimney Peak Recreation Area includes most of the Bakersfield Field Office's
Southern Sierra Recreation sites and Wilderness areas, including Domelands
Wilderness, Sacatar Trail Wilderness, Owens Peak Wilderness, Chimney Peak
Wilderness, Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, Walker Pass
Campground, the Owens Peak segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail,
Lamont Peak and other Wilderness trails, and the former Chimney Peak
Backcountry byway. The area consists of approximately 105,000 acres stretching
from north of California State Highway 178 to the edge of the Field Office
near Kennedy Meadows. This rugged section of the southern Sierra Nevada
mountains offers a number of excellent opportunities for hiking, bakcpacking,
day hiking, horseback riding, and outstanding opportunities for primitive
recreation and experiences of solitude and isolation.

<p><strong>7/17/2024- <a href="https://www.blm.gov/announcement/chimney-peak-long-valley-campgrounds-and-portion-pacific-crest-trail-are-closed-due" rel="nofollow">Chimney Peak, Long Valley campgrounds and portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed due to wildland fire danger</a></strong></p>

<h3>Overview</h3>

<p>Chimney Peak Recreation Area includes most of the Bakersfield Field Office's Southern Sierra Recreation sites and Wilderness areas, including Domelands Wilderness, Sacatar Trail Wilderness, Owens Peak Wilderness, Chimney Peak Wilderness, Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, Walker Pass Campground, the Owens Peak segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Lamont Peak and other Wilderness trails, and the former Chimney Peak Backcountry byway. The area consists of approximately 105,000 acres stretching from north of California State Highway 178 to the edge of the Field Office near Kennedy Meadows. This rugged section of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains offers a number of excellent opportunities for hiking, bakcpacking, day hiking, horseback riding, and outstanding opportunities for primitive recreation and experiences of solitude and isolation.</p>

Chimney Peak Recreation Area

Domeland Wilderness (BLM addition) is adjacent to the Sequoia National Forest
portion of the original Domelands Wilderness and consists of pinyon-covered
mountains along the eastern side of the Kern River's South Fork drainage. A
long, narrow, sage-covered valley runs along the eastern edge of the
wilderness. Rugged topography, perennial streams, variable terrain, and mixed
vegetation offer outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined
recreation. Hiking and horseback riding trails offer spectacular routes
through this pristine wilderness.

Signs indicating "Wilderness" and "Closed Road" or "Closed Route" are placed
at various intervals. Vehicles can be parked outside the wilderness boundary;
however, the boundary is set back 30 feet from unmaintained dirt roads and 300
feet on paved roads.

Mechanized or motorized vehicles are not permitted.

Hunting, fishing, and non-commercial trapping are allowed under state and
local laws.

Domeland Wilderness (BLM addition) is adjacent to the Sequoia National Forest portion of the original Domelands Wilderness and consists of pinyon-covered mountains along the eastern side of the Kern River's South Fork drainage. A long, narrow, sage-covered valley runs along the eastern edge of the wilderness. Rugged topography, perennial streams, variable terrain, and mixed vegetation offer outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation. Hiking and horseback riding trails offer spectacular routes through this pristine wilderness.<p>

Signs indicating "Wilderness" and "Closed Road" or "Closed Route" are placed at various intervals.  Vehicles can be parked outside the wilderness boundary; however, the boundary is set back 30 feet from unmaintained dirt roads and 300 feet on paved roads.<p>

Mechanized or motorized vehicles are not permitted.<p>

Hunting, fishing, and non-commercial trapping are allowed under state and local laws.<p>

Domeland Wilderness

## Overview

Owens Peak, the highest point in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains at more
than 8,400 feet, stands near the center of Owens Peak Wilderness. It presides
over mountainous terrain with deep, winding canyons, many with rich riparian
vegetation fed by bubbling springs. The Sierra Nevada meets the Great Basin
and the Mojave Desert here, creating an unusual ecosystem. You'll find
creosote bush scrub communities on the bajadas; scattered yuccas, cactuses,
flowering annuals, cottonwoods, and oaks in the canyons and valleys; and
juniper and piñon woodlands with sagebrush and digger pines on the upper
elevations. Mule deer graze beneath golden eagles and prairie falcons. You may
see evidence of active human use of this area dating back to prehistoric
times.

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses through the area north-south. Other trails
leave the PCT to dive off the crest and eventually intersect with roads
outside the Wilderness.

For more information about this wilderness, please visit Wilderness Connect.

## Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). For more
information on any of the principles listed below, please visit Leave No
Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.

  * Plan Ahead and Prepare
  * Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  * Dispose of Waste Properly
  * Leave What You Find
  * Minimize Campfire Impacts
  * Respect Wildlife
  * Be Considerate of Other Visitors

## Rules and Regulations

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment,
bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of
aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.
In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or
mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a
specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

<h2>Overview</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmcalifornia/15006660999/in/photolist-oS64ut-UbSt4L-2iNzbba-K4u4gm-2iNwspR-2iNATiu-2iNAWyT-2iNvpb8-2ge5MDw-p9ytVW-S9DVeN-SciszB-S9DVBS-DPb6Jc-pbJhHe-UqWacK-KnFfqr-DCL3e1-oS7pEe-2ge5izk-Kkb1du-KkbcDL-KnFfca-Jy3uxy-p9AC8X-KkbcJf-2ge4R5C-KkaZU3-2ge4A6F-Jyb9LH-2ge4zEa-2ge4BhU-KnFgxX-KkbkG9-UqW57z-pbFrTA-pbJhNz-q8sXZK-q8sXXa-MhvwVW-TdHGRf-Jyavw2-Kkbfi3-KnF8CP-K4tfFN-oS7ogo-KnFDY8-KnFFJn-KrGM9u-Jyasre" title="Owens Peak Wilderness" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Owens Peak Wilderness" height="306" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/3856/15006660999_4621644238_w.jpg" width="400"/></a> </p>

<p>Owens Peak, the highest point in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains at more than 8,400 feet, stands near the center of Owens Peak Wilderness. It presides over mountainous terrain with deep, winding canyons, many with rich riparian vegetation fed by bubbling springs. The Sierra Nevada meets the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert here, creating an unusual ecosystem. You'll find creosote bush scrub communities on the bajadas; scattered yuccas, cactuses, flowering annuals, cottonwoods, and oaks in the canyons and valleys; and juniper and piñon woodlands with sagebrush and digger pines on the upper elevations. Mule deer graze beneath golden eagles and prairie falcons. You may see evidence of active human use of this area dating back to prehistoric times.</p>

<p>The Pacific Crest Trail crosses through the area north-south. Other trails leave the PCT to dive off the crest and eventually intersect with roads outside the Wilderness.</p>

<p>For more information about this wilderness, please visit <a href="https://wilderness.net" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Connect</a>.</p>

<p> </p>

<h2>Leave No Trace</h2>

<p>How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). For more information on any of the principles listed below, please visit Leave No Trace, <a href="https://lnt.org/" rel="nofollow">Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.</a></p>

<p> </p>

<ul>
	<li>Plan Ahead and Prepare</li>
	<li>Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</li>
	<li>Dispose of Waste Properly</li>
	<li>Leave What You Find</li>
	<li>Minimize Campfire Impacts</li>
	<li>Respect Wildlife</li>
	<li>Be Considerate of Other Visitors</li>
</ul>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>

<h2>Rules and Regulations</h2>

<p>Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmcalifornia/32945726173/in/photolist-SciszB-S9DVBS-DPb6Jc-pbJhHe-UqWacK-KnFfqr-DCL3e1-oS7pEe-2ge5izk-Kkb1du-KkbcDL-KnFfca-Jy3uxy-p9AC8X-KkbcJf-2ge4R5C-KkaZU3-2ge4A6F-Jyb9LH-2ge4zEa-2ge4BhU-KnFgxX-KkbkG9-UqW57z-pbFrTA-pbJhNz-q8sXZK-q8sXXa-MhvwVW-TdHGRf-Jyavw2-Kkbfi3-KnF8CP-K4tfFN-oS7ogo-KnFDY8-KnFFJn-KrGM9u-Jyasre-KrGLms-Jyb9dP-Jyb8z4-KrH7kW-JyatXF-JyatHx-2ge5BPd-Kkbgcs-2ge5msj-KnF8Le-KkbcLQ" title="Owens Peak Wilderness" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Owens Peak Wilderness" height="533" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/3928/32945726173_a1cf46c404_c.jpg" width="800"/></a> </p>

<p> </p>

Owens Peak Wilderness (Short Canyon)

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST or PCT for short) is a
continuous hiking and equestrian route extending 2,600 miles from Canada to
Mexico. It passes through 23 national forests (including several wilderness
areas), 7 national parks, other Federal lands, and numerous portions of State,
local, tribal, and private lands. It was established as part of the national
system of recreational and scenic trails under the National Trails System Act
of 1968. Elevations along the trail range from 500 feet near Whitewater to
just below 13,200 feet near Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada. Open to
nonmechanized use only, the trail is a popular journey for backpackers. In
southern California, winter and spring are generally the best times to travel,
when daytime temperatures remain below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, spring rains
bring out the wildflowers, and splashes of green accent the oak-chaparral
foothills. Trailheads can be accessed at the top of Walker Pass on State
Highway 178, at Bird Springs Pass off of designated route SC120 within the
Jawbone-Butterbredt ACEC, and at the Chimney Creek Campground on the eastern
side of the Chimney Peak Wilderness. The Owens Peak Segment begins at Walker
Pass in Kern County, and extends 41 miles north to the Sequoia National Forest
at Rockhouse Basin within the Domelands Wilderness. Elevations range from
5,245 feet at Walker Pass to 7,900 feet on Bear Mountain. The trail offers
spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST or PCT for short) is a continuous hiking and equestrian route extending 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico. It passes through 23 national forests (including several wilderness areas), 7 national parks, other Federal lands, and numerous portions of State, local, tribal, and private lands. It was established as part of the national system of recreational and scenic trails under the National Trails System Act of 1968. Elevations along the trail range from 500 feet near Whitewater to just below 13,200 feet near Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada. Open to nonmechanized use only, the trail is a popular journey for backpackers. In southern California, winter and spring are generally the best times to travel, when daytime temperatures remain below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, spring rains bring out the wildflowers, and splashes of green accent the oak-chaparral foothills. Trailheads can be accessed at the top of Walker Pass on State Highway 178, at Bird Springs Pass off of designated route SC120 within the Jawbone-Butterbredt ACEC, and at the Chimney Creek Campground on the eastern side of the Chimney Peak Wilderness. The Owens Peak Segment begins at Walker Pass in Kern County, and extends 41 miles north to the Sequoia National Forest at Rockhouse Basin within the Domelands Wilderness.  Elevations range from 5,245 feet at Walker Pass to 7,900 feet on Bear Mountain. The trail offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Sacatar Trail Wilderness

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Sacatar Trail Wilderness

Chimney Peak Wilderness

Chimney Peak Recreation Area

Domeland Wilderness

Owens Peak Wilderness (Short Canyon)

Pacific Crest- Owens Peak Segment