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San Jacinto Wilderness Two large areas, separated by Mount San Jacinto State
Park, constitute the San Jacinto Wilderness.
The plant communities found within the wilderness range from lower
Sonoran desert scrub and wash vegetation to a subalpine coniferous forest. Topographically, the two sections of the area are quite
distinct. Much of the northern
portion is on the escarpment of the mountain range and, with the exception of
the lower portion of Snow Canyon, generally has steep slopes and almost
sheer-sided canyons. In the southern
section, though there are steep slopes, there is some relatively gentle country.
There are a number of meadows in this section. The species of the various communities are similar to
those of the State Park, with the mixed conifer forest covering
most of the uplands. Three rare plants occur in the wilderness, Ivesia
callida,
Leptodactylon jaegeri and Castilleja lasiorhyncha. The rare bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, is occasionally
sighted in the wilderness area. Integrity: In
the southern section there are a number of trails and 7 developed campsites.
The rugged northern section has very few trails and thus is less
disturbed than the southern. Use: Research,
educational, observational, light recreational. August 1976
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