Manly Peak Wilderness Area

Manly Peak Wilderness Area spans nearly 13,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. As a designated Wilderness Area, it is entirely roadless and closed to motorized and mechanized travel—a landscape reserved for foot travel and pack animals, where solitude and primitive conditions define the experience.

Hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to explore this remote terrain. The wilderness offers a genuine backcountry setting for those seeking to disconnect from developed infrastructure and experience the land on its own terms. Visitors should expect no maintained facilities, no cell service, and the full responsibility that comes with self-reliant travel in wild country.

Wilderness rules are strict and non-negotiable: no vehicles, no motors, no mountain bikes or other mechanized gear. Leave No Trace principles aren't suggestions—they're essential to protecting both the landscape and the wilderness designation itself. Water, weather, and isolation demand proper preparation, navigation skills, and respect for the environment. This is a place for experienced backcountry travelers who understand the commitment required to visit true wilderness.