Mt. Jefferson is the dominant feature of this High Cascades area, along with  Three Fingered Jack (7,841 feet). Mt. Jefferson's slopes are mantled by five glaciers: Whitewater, Waldo, Milk Creek, Russell, and Jefferson Park. Other geographic features include steep talus slopes, rock outcrops, and alpine meadows. There are over 150 lakes, many stocked with trout. Mt. Jefferson Wilderness covers 104,523 total…

Provides access to: Mt. Jupiter Trail #809 which accesses The Brothers Wilderness. 

This trail has a short spur that veers left to Cave Mountain, and continues to the summit of Mount Parker (1,894 ft.), ending at the Mount Langdon Shelter in 2.9 miles. Please note that this trail goes in and out of the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness and all backcountry rules and regulations apply.

Few people think of snow and skiing when they think of Tucson. Cactus, desert, and diamondback snakes more readily come to mind. The Santa Catalina Ranger District, however, is home to the southernmost ski area in the continental United States, which is perched near the 9,157-foot summit of Mt. Lemmon. Ski runs are usually open from mid-December to early April, depending on winter weather and snowfall. Located just…

Mt. McLoughlin is located within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The 5-mile-long trail to the summit of Mt. McLoughlin begins as a moderate hike through stands of conifers, and as hikers increase their elevation, the trail winds through rocky terrain. Those who summit this Cascade Range peak are treated to 360-degree views that are unrivaled!

Provides access to: Mt. Muller Trail #882

Ample parking and a bulletin board. A nearby stream provides water for stock. Provides access to: Mt. Muller Trail #882

From Nephi to Payson, this route has breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range and 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo, its tallest mountain. See flat bottomlands, high-alpine conifers, red rock formations, gray sandstone cliffs and salt flats all in the same day. Sights include Devil's Kitchen, Walker Flat and Mt. Nebo Wilderness. This well-signed Byway is a winding drive between the cities of Payson and Nephi. The road climbs 9,…

The Mt. Nystrom Trailhead is a minor trailhead that provides access to the Vasquez Wilderness. There are no facilities. Begin at the Mt. Nystrom Trailhead. The Mt. Nystrom Trail (#13) begins as an old road through the Fraser Experimental Forest for 5.5 miles. Once exiting the Experimental Forest, the single-track trail begins and follows the edge of the Vasquez Peak Wilderness. After several miles, the trail reaches…

Located near the western boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, the campground is accessed by driving the 3N17 FS road from Mill Creek Summit side. Both road 3N17, and the access road to Mt. Pacifico Campground, are open to street legal and off-highway vehicles, while road 3N90 (aka “Roundtop Road”) is only open to street-legal vehicles. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Interagency Pass or…

    This general recreation area is located on the north side of Palomar Mountain.

This general forest area consists of lands on the south side of Palomar Mountain.      

Jeffrey Pine shaded camp, Recreational Vehicles up to 26 feet. Beautiful scenic views. Picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No water. There are 19 campsites.  Reservations: 15 sites campsites are now on the reservation system . 4 sites are first-come, first-serve. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state…

Mt. Pinos Ranger District offers camping, day hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding and camping, scenic drives, nature viewing and winter sports (cross country skiing and sledding). There are no cabins on the district, but there are campgrounds and group campgrounds.

The Mt. Pinos Ranger District Office (Chuchupate Ranger Station) in Frazier Park is open to in-person visitation, Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. Phone number: (661) 245-3731 ext. 0.

This trailhead provides access to: Mt. Ray Trail #3682 See Trail page for more information.

Mt. Rose

Mount Rose Campground is located at an elevation of 9,300 feet in an open conifer forest overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe, just nine miles west. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, boating, and sightseeing. Hiking is also available on several area trails including Tahoe Meadows Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Mount Rose Wilderness Trail and Mount Rose Summit Trail. This campground contains single and double-family…

Provides access to: Mt. Rose Trail #814 within Mount Skokomish Wilderness.

Blue lakes, colorful wildflowers and a variety of wildlife are just a few attractions this wilderness has to offer. Nestled between the Carson range and the Great Basin is the 30,000 acre Mount Rose wilderness, named after the highest peak in the Carson Range. The Tahoe Rim Trail, a scenic trail that circles Lake Tahoe, runs for approximately 7 miles through the Mount Rose wilderness, and offers magnificent views…

Recreation on the unit centers on the two designated wilderness areas of Mount Shasta and Castle Crags. Dominating the landscape for several hundred miles in all directions, Mount Shasta looms 14,162 feet, a beautiful snow-cloaked massif, second only to…

Mt. Shasta's upper slopes are designated as the Mt. Shasta Wilderness. The United States Congress designated the Mt. Shasta Wilderness in 1984 and it now has a total of 36,981 acres. Mt. Shasta is a snow and glacier capped volcano that rises 14,179 feet, dominating the view in all directions. On a clear day, the mountain can be seen from the floor of the Central Valley over 100 miles to the south…

Mt. Sneffels Wilderness covers 16,587 acres on the Uncompahgre National Forest near the communities of Telluride, Ridgway and Ouray in Colorado. Only 15 miles of constructed trail enter this rugged area. The area is striking in early fall when dustings of snow highlight the jagged terrain and aspens have turned gold. Elevations range from 9,600’ to 14,150’ at the top of Mount Sneffels. Sneffels is the Nordic word…

Mt. Snow

This trail accesses Mt. Stanton (1,710 ft.), Mt. Langdon (2,380 ft.), several other small summits, and the Mt. Langdon Shelter at 5.4 miles. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.

Mt. Tallac Trailhead is located approximately three and a half miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Look for the Mt. Tallac Trailhead sign directly across from the entrance to Baldwin Beach. Turn left down the dirt road and continue to the trailhead parking. Providing a spectacular view of Fallen Leaf Lake, Lake Tahoe, and Desolation Wilderness, this strenuous hike is well worth the effort…

Cabin Rental. Mt Terrill Guard Station is a rustic two room cabin on the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina. The site can accommodate a maximum of 50 people, but there is only one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds for a capacity of 6 people sleeping inside the building. No linens, bedding, or pillows are provided and must be brought with you. RV’s and tents are allowed…

Cross-Country Skiiing available in winter. Provides access to: Mt. Thielsen Trail #1456 Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 Spruce Ridge Trail #1458 Amenities…

Mt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000 feet to the 9,182 feet summit of Mt. Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice. Much of the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open…

Mt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000' to the 9,182' summit of Mount Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice. Much of the Mount Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open meadows. The…