Desolation Wilderness (portion within the Lake Tahoe Basin)

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Desolation Wilderness (portion within the Lake Tahoe Basin) is a rugged, high-elevation protected wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada known for its granite peaks, alpine lakes, and extensive hiking and backpacking opportunities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federally designated wilderness
protected wilderness area
accessRegulation group size limits apply
permit required for overnight use
adjacentTo Lake Tahoe
climateCharacteristic short summer season
snowy winters
conservationPurpose preservation of natural conditions
protection of alpine lake ecosystems
protection of wildlife habitat
country United States of America
surface form: United States
ecosystemType alpine zone
subalpine forest
elevationCharacteristic high-elevation
hasUseDesignation wilderness
humanUseRestriction bicycles prohibited
mechanized vehicles prohibited
no permanent structures
knownFor backpacking
granite landscapes
hiking
rugged terrain
scenic alpine lakes
legalStatus congressionally designated wilderness
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

Lake Tahoe Basin
Sierra Nevada
locatedInProtectedAreaNetwork National Wilderness Preservation System
managedBy U.S. Forest Service
surface form: United States Forest Service
managementGoal provide opportunities for solitude
provide primitive and unconfined recreation
partiallyManagedBy Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
partOf Desolation Wilderness
primaryAccessMode equestrian use
foot travel
recreationActivity backcountry camping
day hiking
fishing
overnight backpacking
terrainFeature alpine lakes
glaciated landscape
granite peaks
vegetationFeature coniferous forests
granite outcrops with sparse vegetation

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit manages Desolation Wilderness (portion within the Lake Tahoe Basin)