Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness

The Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located in Riverside County in Southern California. The 5,575 acres (2,256 ha) wilderness is managed by the United States Forest Service in the San Bernardino National Forest.[1] The summit of Cahuilla Mountain sits at 5604 feet (1708 m) and provides an excellent view of the nearby Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. A trail to the top winds through the chaparral, as well as groves of live oak and Jeffrey pine. Local wildlife include mountain lion, mountain and California quail, and the rare red diamond rattlesnake.[2]

Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Map showing the location of Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Map showing the location of Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Map of the United States
Map showing the location of Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Map showing the location of Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness (the United States)
LocationRiverside County, California, USA
Nearest cityHemet, California
Coordinates33°34′36″N 116°47′31″W / 33.5767109°N 116.7918312°W / 33.5767109; -116.7918312
Area5,575 acres (2,256 ha)
Established2009
Governing bodyUnited States Forest Service

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