Fremont-Winema National Forest
 

Special Places

Fremont-Winema National Forest Wilderness Areas

Entrance sign to Gearhart Mountain WildernessThe Wilderness Act of 1964 directs that many tracts of land remain in their natural condition for use and enjoyment now and in the future. Wilderness provides more than an opportunity to find solitude and natural beauty. The wilderness environment is an important habitat for many species of animal and plant life and the primitive forests act as a watershed storing rain and snow for gradual release to streams and rivers. Wilderness provides the environment for scientists to study the dynamics of natural ecological relationships. Wilderness management must recognize and protect these many benefits. Click here for Fremont-Winema wilderness areas information.

Highlighted Areas

Crane-Bidwell Area

The semi-primitive area offers several opportunities to hikers as well as mountain bike riders, motorcycle riders, off-highway vehicle operators, and snowmobilers, with spectacular views of the Warner Mountains, Hart Mountain, Warner Valley, Goose Lake Valley, and Mount Shasta.


Mitchell Monument Interpretive Site

Mitchell Monument Interpretive Site offers six day use picnic sites with tables and fire grills. This area is an historic site; it is the only place on the American continent where death resulted from enemy action during World War II.


Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is the jewel in the crown of America's scenic trails. It spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states and follows the western edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest the full length of the Forest through the Sky Lakes Wilderness. For trail conditions and more about the trail see The Pacific Crest Trail Association website here.