Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness
Protected wilderness area in California, United States
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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]
LocationRiverside County, California, USA
NearestcityHemet, California
Coordinates33°34′36″N 116°47′31″W
Area5,575 acres (2,256 ha)
| Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness | |
|---|---|
  Map of the United States  Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness (the United States) | |
| Location | Riverside County, California, USA |
| Nearest city | Hemet, California |
| Coordinates | 33°34′36″N 116°47′31″W |
| Area | 5,575 acres (2,256 ha) |
| Established | 2009 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
