Ansel Adams Wilderness Maps Sierra Lakes, Granite Domes

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Courtright Reservoir inside Sierra National Forest, on the border of Ansel Adamas Wilderness

Ansel Adams Wilderness - 230,300 acres

Ansel Adams Wilderness Hiking Maps

(South side entry) Sierra National Forest Pineridge Ranger District P. O. Box 300 Shaver Lake, CA 93664 209/ 841-3311	(West side Entry) Sierra National Forest Minarets Ranger District North Fork, CA 93643 209/ 877-2218
(East side Entry) Inyo National Forest Mammoth Ranger District P. O. Box 148 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 209/ 934-2505	Ranger Contact: Mono Lake Ranger District P. O. Box 429 Lee Vining, CA 93541 760/ 647-6525

Formerly the Minarets Wilderness, was re-named in 1984 to honor the famous photographer.

Rugged area that includes the high country east of the Sierra crest.

North, Middle, and lower South Fork San Joaquin River
Pacific Crest and John Muir trails cross the area. Central part has many lakes.
Elevations 7,000 -14,000'
Alpine scenery, deep granite-walled gorges.
Lower elevations have scattered benches and small plateaus.
Perennial streams and several lakes. Variety of wildlife and fish; summer range for deer.

Heavily used area. Portable stoves recommended; wood fires are prohibited in some areas. Firewood scarce above 10,000 feet elevation. Backcountry permits limited: June - September. Visitor permits are required and reservations are advisable.

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