Whipple Mountains Wilderness Area

Whipple Mountains Wilderness Area spans nearly 80,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a primitive non-motorized landscape. The terrain offers rugged desert and mountainous country suited to hiking and backpacking for visitors seeking solitude and untracked wilderness experience.

This is true wilderness: no roads, no motors, no mechanized travel of any kind are permitted. All access is by foot, and all travel follows Leave No Trace principles. Water sources are sparse and unreliable in desert terrain, so self-sufficiency and careful route-finding are essential. Visitors should plan thoroughly and carry all supplies needed for their time in the backcountry.