Owens Peak Wilderness is a 74,060 acre protected area at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada. As a result of the convergence of three ecosystems, the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert, the area has a unique biodiversity. The area is home to several types of animals including mule deer, black bears, mountain lions, Golden Eagle, and more.
Owens Peak (8,400’) , the namesake of the wilderness, is the highest point in the southern Sierra Nevada.
The area is accessible via several hiking trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Recreational activities for the Owens Peak Wilderness includes running, hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding.
COMMON VEGETATION
Creosote bush, yucca, cacti, cottonwood and oak trees, juniper-pinyon woodlands, sagebrush, grey pine.
PERMITS AND CAMPING
No permit is required for overnight camping in the Owen’s Peak Wilderness.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/visit/owens-peak-wilderness-short-canyon.
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