Chumash Wilderness

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Chumash Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in California known for its rugged terrain, diverse ecosystems, and opportunities for backcountry recreation.

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Chumash Wilderness canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf federally designated wilderness
protected area
wilderness area
access trail-only access
adjacentTo Mount Pinos area
Los Padres National Forest
surface form: Sespe Wilderness
area approximately 154 square kilometers
approximately 38,150 acres
camping allowed with restrictions
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designation National Wilderness Preservation System
surface form: U.S. Wilderness Area
ecosystem coniferous forest
mixed chaparral
montane chaparral and woodlands
elevationMax approximately 2,680 meters
approximately 8,800 feet
established 1992
establishedBy California Wilderness Act of 1984
surface form: Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act
feature high-elevation meadows
rocky ridges
steep canyons
fireUse regulated by permit
governingBody U.S. Forest Service
surface form: United States Forest Service
highestPoint Sawmill Mountain
IUCNCategory Ib
legislativeBody United States Congress
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

Kern County
surface form: Kern County, California

Los Padres National Forest
Ventura County
surface form: Ventura County, California
managingAgency U.S. Forest Service
surface form: U.S. Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest
motorizedUse prohibited
namedAfter Chumash people
nearestCity Frazier Park, California
partOf Los Padres National Forest
surface form: Los Padres National Forest wilderness system

National Wilderness Preservation System
Transverse Ranges
protectedFor backcountry recreation
biodiversity conservation
recreation backpacking
hiking
horseback riding
wildlife viewing
state California, United States
surface form: California
terrain mountainous
rugged
wildlifeHabitat California condor range vicinity

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Los Padres National Forest contains Chumash Wilderness