Chanchelulla Wilderness

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.^[2]

Chanchelulla Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)[1]
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Location	Trinity County, California, United States
Nearest city	Hayfork, California
Coordinates	40.4729642°N 122.9931668°W / 40.4729642; -122.9931668
Area	8,062 acres (33 km2)
Established	1984 (1984)
Governing body	United States Forest Service

See also

• List of U.S. Wilderness Areas