Owens River Headwaters Wilderness
The 14,721-acre Owens River Headwaters Wilderness was designated by Congress on March 31, 2009. It is an area of forested mountains and alpine meadows on the east side of the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains between June Lake and Mammoth Lakes, California.
This Wilderness Area includes the region's largest old growth red fir forest and expansive Glass Creek Meadow. In this region, the crest of the Sierra Nevada is relatively low, allowing moisture from Pacific storms to carry over the mountains. This moisture has created an island of wet meadows and forested ridges on the normally dry east side of the Sierra Nevada.
Approximately 19 miles of the Owens River Headwaters including portions of Deadman and Glass Creeks are also protected as Wild and Scenic River.
Before visiting, familiarize yourselves with wilderness permit requirements as well as regulations and appropriate Leave No Trace practices.
More information about Owens River Headwaters Wilderness and its designating legislation can be found at wilderness.net.
More information about the Owens River Headwaters Wild and Scenic River and its Outstandingly Remarkable Values can be found at rivers.gov
Maps and guidebooks can be purchased at sierraforevor.org.