Carson-Iceberg Wilderness

Description:

• Horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking are enjoyed on Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. There are approximately 195 miles of trails in the Wilderness. Travel is restricted to foot or horseback. Mechanized transportation of any kind, including bicycles, is prohibited. Those people who use the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness visit primarily from June through September. Most use is concentrated around the few lakes found in the Wilderness. A Wilderness Visitor's Permit is required for overnight visits to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Only one permit is required for trips which are continuous and pass through more than one Wilderness. Group sizes are limited to 15 people and 25 pack and saddle stock. One permit is required per trip per group. If you have a larger group than is permitted, reduce the number of people, split the group to visit different areas, or visit an area which permits larger numbers. You are not permitted to camp or travel within one mile of a related group.

  The Carson-Iceberg Wilderness is contained in both the Stanislaus and Toiyabe National Forests. The Stanislaus portion falls within Tuolumne and Alpine County and is bordered by State Highway 108 on the south and State Highway 4 on the north.