Sierra National Forest

About Sierra National Forest

The Sierra National Forest covers an area of oak - covered foothills and snow-capped peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. With a wealth of leisure activities, it also offers some of the most scenic and scenic views in the nation.

There are five designated wilderness areas, and the Sierra includes more than 1,000 hectares of designated wilderness areas in the northern half of the forest. The National Forest Scenic Byway starts at Minarets Road on North Fork and is paved with scenic views of Lake Tahoe, the San Joaquin River, Lake Merritt and Yosemite Valley.

From Mile High Vista you can see Kaiser Wilderness and Mammoth Pool Reservoir and are located on the north side of Mammoths Pool, which is located in the San Joaquin River, and Merritt Lake.

The side road leads through Nelder Grove and past a stand of giant sequoias, and an educational trail leads through the stand to the summit of the giant Sequoia Grove, once considered the largest sequoia tree in the world. The back roads lead through a number of small forest areas, such as the giant basins and the giant basins.

There are campsites in various places along the bypasses, whether in the huge basins, in Nelder Grove or on the side roads to the summit of the huge Sequoia Grove or to the top of the mountain.

The main and south forks of the Merced River are designated as wild and scenic rivers, and the main fork is a popular destination for kayakers in the Sierra National Park area. East of Oakhurst, Bass Lake is the largest lake in Yosemite National Forest and a great kayaking destination. The creek is ideal for a day hike and offers views of Sequoia Falls, Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls.
Several commercial rafts offer trips along the river section, and the area, which is accessed via Highway 168 (Dinkey Creek Road), offers scenic views of Sequoia Falls, Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls in the distance.

Located at the foot of the Sierra, Kerckhoff and Redinger Lakes offer scenic views of Sequoia Falls, Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Falls in the distance, as well as the Yosemite River.

Shaver Lake itself is a popular winter playground with scenic views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite River and Yosemite Falls. The Huntington Lake area is easily accessible from Highway 168 and the town of ShaverLake. Popular hiking destinations in the area include Rancheria Falls and Black Point, both accessible via National Recreation Trails.

It is a popular winter playground with scenic views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite River and Yosemite Falls, as well as a number of other scenic hiking trails.

Stump Springs Road, which crosses the entire Kaiser Wilderness area and ends at Huntington Lake, has two campsites along Kaiser Pass Road. Also in the area is a hiking trail that leads from the east side of the lake, south of Kaisersee, into the park. The lake offers scenic views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite River and Yosemite Falls, as well as a number of other scenic hiking trails.

Many developed campsites throughout the region offer a wide range of camping experiences and miles of hiking trails offer horseback riding. The Sierra National Forest offers limited recreational opportunities for all ages, from hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling to mountain biking and mountaineering.

In winter, the high altitudes offer magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada and the San Francisco Bay Area. Rivers, lakes and reservoirs offer a wide range of leisure activities, from hiking, fishing and camping to mountain biking, mountaineering and snowmobiling.

The largest of the forest's winter sports areas is located along Highway 168 near Shaver Lake, and Sierra Summit is a full-service ski resort. There are other areas, many of which are designated as country roads along road 168, as well as a number of paths and trails in the forest.

These 13 new forest reserves, known as Washington's Birthday Reserves, were proclaimed by President Cleveland on July 4, 1924, President John F. Kennedy's birthday. Two of the reserves are in California, San Jacinto and Stanislaus, and one in Oregon, the other in Washington state.

In 1907, the names were changed to National Forests, and the Pacific Southwest region is now administered by the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service. Wood, water, forage and recreation areas are being opened up for wise use, which will not be managed for the sake of the past but for the sake of being wise.

The regional office is located at the U.S. Forest Service in San Francisco, California. The office is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The regional office is located at the U.S. Forest Service in San Francisco, California. The main gate to Mare Island is open 24 hours a day and is reached north of Highway 37 at Tennessee Street.

This area was formerly the naval island of the Mare Islands and was originally called "Mare Island" because the town was called Vallejo and the area was formerly a naval island itself.

Follow Highway 29 to Vallejo and turn onto State Highway 37, also known as Marine World Parkway. Take the Mare Island exit and go to the entrance of the Santa Rosa National Forest on the south side of Highway 39.

Turn left onto Azuar Avenue (formerly Cedar Ave) and walk approximately one mile to a stop sign. Turn right on G Street and go one block to a STOP sign and turn left. Walk to North Gate, where the street is renamed Walnut Avenue, turn right onto G Street and walk approximately one mile to the next stop, the Santa Rosa National Forest.

Turn right on Club Drive and walk one mile up the hill to the club driveways and turn right on the Forest Service driveway. Follow the Forest Service signs and drive approximately 1 mile, then turn left onto Club Road and follow the Forest Service sign.

If you are a training employee, turn right onto Club Road and turn left to exit the visitor parking lot. If you are a visitor, you can turn around at the entrance of the parking lot and park in the visitor parking lot.

From Vallejo, follow State Highway 37 to the Sierra National Forest entrance at the northern end of the parking lot and follow it to Club Road, where you turn left.

Turn left on Azuar Avenue (formerly Cedar Ave) and walk approximately one mile to the stop sign, turn right on G Street and continue one block to the STOP sign. Turn right on Club Drive and follow signs to Forest Service and travel approximately one mile. Go to North Gate, where the street has been renamed Walnut Avenue, and turn left.

If you are a visitor, turn right onto West Gate Drive and turn left to exit the visitor parking lot. If you are a training employee, you can turn left in the parking lot of the Forest Service Training Center on North Gate Road.

After passing through the main gate, turn left and follow the sign for the forest service and turn right into its driveway. Take the Tennessee Avenue West Exit and walk one mile up the hill to Club Drive. Turn right onto Club Drive and drive or walk approximately one mile, then follow it to its exit where it renames the Mare Island Causeway after about two miles. After you pass the entrance gate at the end of the parking lot, walk about 1.5 miles on the east side of the club entrance and then turn right into the woods.

If you are a visitor, after leaving the visitor parking lot, turn left into the parking lot and then right onto Club Drive. If you are a training employee, you can turn back to the entrance gate at the end of the access road to the forest office.

After about 0.9 miles, follow Mare Island Way to the water and then turn left onto Mare Island Causeway. When I-780 crosses I-80, it becomes Curtola Parkway and you follow it for about 8 miles where it merges into Mare Islands Way and follows it to Curtolas.

After you pass the main gate, turn left and walk a mile up the hill to Club Drive and then turn right onto Club Drive. Turn right onto the Forest Service driveway and follow Forest Service signs and drive or walk approximately one mile. After passing the Forestry Service gate and turning right into the club driveways, walk or drive for about a half mile.

If you are a visitor, turn left into the visitors "car park and, after leaving the visitors" car park, turn right onto Club Drive. If you are a training employee, you can turn left into the Forestry Service parking lot and then right back into the road to the Forestry Service parking lot.