Inyo National Forest Reopens most of John Muir Wilderness, part of Ansel Adams Wilderness

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November 3, 2020 – The Inyo National Forest is reopening the majority of the John Muir Wilderness and a segment of the Ansel Adams Wilderness as the risk from wildfires is decreasing. In interagency cooperation, Sequoia National Park is revising their closure areas on the SQF Complex and Rattlesnake Fire, allowing many areas in the … Read more

Inyo National Forest Provides Wilderness Permits Virtually

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The Inyo National Forest has implemented 05-04-50-200-21, effective November 3. This opens the Inyo portions of the South Sierra, parts of the Golden Trout, most of the John Muir, parts of the Ansel Adams and all of the Owens River Headwaters, and Hoover Wilderness Areas. As a reminder, wilderness permits are required year-round for all Mt … Read more

Inyo National Forest Re-opens some Sierra Nevada Wilderness Areas

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The Inyo National Forest announces that the South Sierra Wilderness, the northern segment of the Golden Trout Wilderness, the Owens River Headwater Wilderness, and the Hoover Wilderness Areas have re-opened for day and overnight use.

Monache Meadows Near Golden Trout wilderness Added to Forest Closure Order

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Forest Closure Order Revised for SQF Complex Fire; Includes Monache Meadows Sierra REc Magazine – Public Notice – Fire Update Sept 4, 2020 – The Inyo National Forest has revised the forest closure order due to the SQF Complex (Castle Fire and Shotgun Fire) for firefighter and public safety. This encompasses additional areas of the … Read more

Castle Fire grows to 5,000 acres, voluntary evacuation order issued – Hikers are asked not to enter the area

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Voluntary Evacuation Order for  Camp Nelson and Ponderosa As Fire threatens Golden Trout Wilderness Region SPRINGVILLE, CALI. August 24, 2020 – The Castle Fire on the Western Divide Ranger District, northeast of the mountain community of Ponderosa, has grown to approximately 5,000 acres. The fire continues to move further into the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National … Read more

Lightning Strikes Cause Fire in Golden Trout Wilderness

Fire Resources Respond to Jordan Fire In Golden Trout Wilderness UPDATE: The Jordan Fire, located in the Golden Trout Wilderness near Jordan Hot Springs, was detected yesterday afternoon. The fire is approximately 150 acres and burning in the 2002 McNally fire footprint. At this time the fire appears to be caused by lightning that was … Read more