Chanchelulla Wilderness is an 8,062-acre (3,263 ha) wilderness area under the jurisdiction of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the U.S. state of California. Established in 1984, the Wilderness is centered around Chanchelulla Peak standing at 6,399 feet (1,950 m). The southern slopes are covered in thickets of chaparral while the northern slopes hold pockets of pine, fir, and cedar. Wildlife in the area include deer, American black bears, fishers, North American cougars, birds of prey, owls (including northern spotted owls), and numerous songbirds.

See also

List of U.S. Wilderness Areas

References

External links

Chanchelulla Wilderness - Shasta-Trinity National Forest USFS

Chanchelulla Wilderness Fact Sheet - California Wilderness Coalition

Chanchelulla Peak - SummitPost.org

U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved March 30, 2023.

Chanchelulla Wilderness

IUCN Category Ib

Wilderness areas of California

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Protected areas of Trinity County, California

Protected areas established in 1984

1984 establishments in California

Chanchelulla Wilderness