Dec 9, 2025 · The brightly colored California state fish lives in relative abundance in the waters of Golden Trout Wilderness, and special restrictions apply to anglers. Before visiting, familiarize …

Dec 16, 2025 · Wilderness Permits are required for overnight use in John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover and Golden Trout Wildernesses. A permit is required for the Mt. Whitney Zone for both day and …

Sep 3, 2025 · The Golden Trout Wilderness is located in both the Sequoia and Inyo national forests and encompasses 475 square miles of pristine lakes, jagged peaks, and lush green meadows. The …

Wilderness Permits are only required for overnight stay in the Golden Trout Wilderness Open for 2025 Season: Blak Rock, Clicks Creek, Forks of the Kern, Jerkey, Lewis Camp, Long Canyon (Shake …

Nov 18, 2025 · The Golden Trout Wilderness, established by Congress in 1978, is located in the Sequoia, and Inyo National Forests, and the Sequoia National Park. It encompasses 303,287 acres …

It is important we preserve the natural condition of wilderness for present and future genera-tions. NOMENCLATURE: The Golden Trout Wilderness was named for the brightly colored native golden …

Jan 22, 2026 · The Golden Trout Wilderness is the only wilderness in the Sequoia National Forest that requires a permit for overnight stays. Permits are not required for day use in any wilderness within …

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Jan 20, 2026 · Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, covering almost 2 million acres, mostly on the eastern slope of the Sierra …

Cottonwood Pass / Pacific Crest Trail Cottonwood Pass Trail provides access to the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilder-ness. Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this …