Sheep Mountain Wilderness
In today's world, Sheep Mountain Wilderness continues to be a topic of great relevance and interest to society. Whether due to its impact on the economy, its influence on daily life or its importance in the social sphere, Sheep Mountain Wilderness continues to be a point of discussion and reflection for people of all ages and backgrounds. Throughout history, Sheep Mountain Wilderness has played a fundamental role in the way we relate to the world around us, and its study and understanding remain fundamental to understanding the functioning of today's society. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Sheep Mountain Wilderness and its impact on various aspects of modern life.
| Sheep Mountain Wilderness | |
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| Location | Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Glendora, California |
| Coordinates | 34°13′48″N 117°38′10″W / 34.23000°N 117.63611°W |
| Area | 41,883 acres (169 km2) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Sheep Mountain Wilderness is a wilderness area of 41,883 acres (169 km2) within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and managed by the Angeles National Forest. It is within Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County, southern California.
The U.S. Congress passed the California Wilderness Act of 1984, which created this wilderness area and added it to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The wilderness includes Iron Mountain, an 8,007 ft (2,441 m) peak.
Recreation
Notable hiking in the area includes Heaton Flat along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to Bridge to Nowhere. Also popular for hikes is the trail to the 277-acre (1.12 km2) Big Horn Mine, which was purchased from the owner in 2006 by the Wilderness Land Trust, and incorporated into the wilderness after being transferred to the US Forest Service.
See also
Notes
- ^ Wilderness.net Sheep Mountain Wilderness page. Accessed Jan. 8, 2009
- ^ Wilderness Land Trust's page on Big Horn Mine. Archived 2008-10-16 at the Wayback Machine Accessed Jan.8, 2009
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