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Emigrant Wilderness: a Profile Emigrant Wilderness: A Profile Stanislaus National Forest ROG 16-25; 12/10 The 113,000-acre Emigrant Wilderness is In September-October of 1852, the Clark- located in the Stanislaus National Forest, on Skidmore Party became the first emigrant the upper western slope of the central Sierra group to travel the West Walker route over Nevada mountain range. Bordered on the Emigrant Pass and continue through a portion south by Yosemite National Park and on the of the present-day Emigrant Wilderness. The east by the Toiyabe National Forest/Hoover next year, although several more groups were Wilderness, this Wilderness measures rough- enticed by officials in Sonora to use this route, ly 25 miles long and 15 miles wide. it was found to present a very difficult passage Major watersheds drain to the Stanislaus and fraught with hardships for all who attempted it. Tuolumne Rivers. The area is entirely within The passage was later abandoned. Relief Tuolumne County and is approximately 140 Valley was named as such because of the air miles east of San Francisco, 50 air miles assistance stranded travelers received from south of Lake Tahoe. the Sonora area. General Characteristics Wilderness Management The Emigrant Wilderness is a In 1931, the Forest Service designated this glaciated landscape of great area as the Emigrant Basin Primitive Area. scenic beauty. The northeastern The Wilderness Act of 1964 established the section of the Wilderness is National Wilderness Preservation System “to characterized by volcanic secure for the American people of present and ridgelines and peaks, with the future generations the benefits of an enduring remaining areas comprised of source of wilderness”. On January 4, 1975, the many sparsely vegetated, Emigrant Basin Primitive Area was designated granite ridges divided by lakes as the Emigrant Wilderness and became part and meadows. Elevations range of that system. from below 5,000’ near the Wilderness stewardship means managing the Cherry Reservoir to the majestic effects of human activities on wilderness val- 11,750’ Leavitt Peak. The range of elevation ues, such as naturalness and solitude. Certain of the most popular high use areas falls within uses are allowed by the Wilderness Act, the 7,500’- 9,000’ range. Precipitation among them recreation and grazing. All such averages 50” annually—80% of it in the form activities, however, must be carried out in a of snow. Snow packs typically linger into way that does not degrade wilderness values. June—sometimes later following very wet winters. Summers are generally dry and Recreation mild—however, afternoon thundershowers Management of lands where visitors recreate occur periodically and nighttime temperatures is essential for the preservation of solitude and can dip below freezing. Always be prepared natural surroundings, those things that for cold and wet weather! differentiate wilderness from other settings. Over 15,000 people visit the Emigrant every History year, principally from June to September. Nu- Various Native American tribes (among them merous lakes in the Wilderness are stocked the Me-Wuk) populated this area for 10,000 with trout each year by the years, spending the summer and early California Department of Fish and Game. autumn months hunting game/gathering acorns in the high country and trading with Grazing other tribes (such as the Piute tribe of the Livestock grazing first came into the high Great Basin) on the eastern slope of the country in the 1860’s. The Wilderness Act al- Sierra. Following the discovery of gold in lows grazing to continue where it was an es- 1848, large numbers of miners and settlers tablished practice before the area was desig- quickly descended on the area, causing a nated as wilderness. There are four grazing decline in native population and culture alike. United States Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest Department of Pacific Southwest Region www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus Agriculture “Caring For the Land and Serving People” allotments in the Emigrant Wilderness. fire danger, but also the impact on the land and Grazing management plans specify cattle the effect on numbers and length of time to graze in each local wildlife habitat. feed area. Gates and drift fences control Bring appropriate clothing and dress in layers to livestock movement to help prevent over- help you stay warm. You should not even need grazing and reduce potential conflicts with a fire. If you do build a fire, use an appropriate wilderness visitors. Please help by keeping campfire ring. Use only dead and downed wood the gates closed. If you are interested in you find on the forest floor to build the fire. When planning a trip that avoids exposure to live- the fire is out, completely extinguish the coals stock grazing, suggestions can be provided with water and don’t leave until you are positive for you by the Wilderness Rangers or by the the fire is out. front desk personnel at Summit or Mi-Wok Ranger Districts. Camp Choose a site that is at least 100 feet from any Wilderness Travel water. No digging water trenches. Be smart. There are approximately 185 miles of trails Campsite choice depends on activity (e.g., if you in the Emigrant Wilderness. Travel is by want to have a fire, use an existing site; if you foot or horseback only. Mechanized don’t plan on a fire, pick a durable spot and transportation of any kind (including bikes) “leave no trace”). is prohibited. Popular trailheads are Kennedy Meadows, Crabtree Camp, Gian- Garbage elli Cabin (Burst Rock), Bell Meadow, Wa- Pack it in—pack it out. Pack out eggshells, fruit/ terhouse Lake, Coyote Meadow (Cooper vegetable peels/cores, etc. Leave nothing but Pocket) and Cherry Lake. Group size is the beauty. If you find trash on the trail, pick it up limited to 15 people and 25 head of stock. and take it with you. Wilderness permits are required only for Cleaning overnight stays, not for day hikes. Soap and food can change water chemistry and Walking damage wildlife that are dependent on water Stay on the trails and avoid the shortcuts supplies. Perform personal hygiene well away between switchbacks. Shortcutting erodes from the water source, using biodegradable the sides of trails and local vegetation. Walk camp soaps. carefully through meadows (and only if you Courtesy must). Place feet on solid ground, rock or Travel in such a manner as not to be noticed. sand whenever possible. Watch where you Keep your group small and unobtrusive. Keep are going and pay attention at all times. If pets and children under control at all times. you encounter horses on the trail, they have Destroying nature’s splendor for the sake of fun the right of way. Don’t startle them with or ignorance is inexcusable. Most simply seek loud, sudden movements. Move to the the quiet, simplistic qualities found in pristine safest side of them (usually the lower part settings and nature’s offerings. Treat the land of the trail) and let them pass. Keep your and wildlife with appropriate respect. pets leashed/under control. When Nature Calls Fires Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep and 100 feet from Check with the ranger for any restrictions any water source, campsite or trail. Cover hole when you obtain your wilderness/campfire with soil, pine needle duff or other decomposing permits. Most wilderness areas (including matter. Take a little walk to find a suitable place, Emigrant) prohibit fires above 9,000 feet one that allows for proper decomposition and elevation and in sensitive zones (including privacy. Be aware of where others may look to within 1/2 mile of Emigrant Lake). camp after you’ve departed. It is up to you to know the rules for the area where you are traveling. Most importantly, it “Leave No Trace” is your responsibility to follow the rules. For instance, just because a fire ring is present in a restricted area does not mean it is ap- propriate or legal to use it. It’s not just the The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all pro- grams.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. .
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