Silver Peak Wilderness
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2016) |
| Silver Peak Wilderness | |
|---|---|
San Simeon, CA | |
| Coordinates | 35°50′N 121°18′W / 35.833°N 121.300°W |
| Area | 31,555 acres (128 km2) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Silver Peak Wilderness is located in the southwestern corner of
The wilderness was created by the U.S. Congress as part of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-301) which set aside approximately 14,500 acres (59 km2). The same legislation also established the Chumash, Garcia, Machesna Mountain, Matilija, and Sespe Wilderness areas.[1][2] On December 19, 2002 the Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 added 17,055 acres (69.02 km2) to the existing wilderness. The Wilderness is in two separate units, divided by the Willow Creek drainage and the fire roads to Alder Creek.[3]
The wilderness terrain rises steeply from near the Pacific Ocean to Silver Peak itself at 3,590 feet (1,090 m). Vegetation in the forests includes
In the spring when the creeks fill, some of the steeper canyons feature waterfalls. Salmon Creek Falls, just off CA-1, is a very popular attraction, and the Salmon Creek Trail is a popular access point to the Wilderness. Views on clear days extend to the Big Sur coastline to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Salinas Valley to the east.
Recreation includes
References
- ^ "George Bush: Statement on Signing the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (PDF). June 19, 1992. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Silver Peak Wilderness Wilderness.net Retrieved April, 2008
External links
- Wilderness.net: Silver Peak Wilderness
- Salmon Creek Falls trail, with photo gallery