Wilderness
The Granite Chief was designated a Wilderness area because of its pristine nature, natural beauty and potential to provide primitive, non-motorized recreation opportunities. The Wilderness area totals approximately 28,475 acres with 46 of those acres located on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Managed by the Tahoe National Forest, this breathtaking wilderness area offers stunning views of valley meadows and spectacular 9,000 foot granite peaks.
Wilderness Connect
Located at the headwaters of the American River, the Granite Chief was designated a Wilderness area because of its pristine nature, natural beauty, and potential to provide primitive, non-motorized recreation opportunities. The Wilderness reserves a scenic area of exposed rock formations, granite cliffs, and glacier-carved valleys, forests, and meadows...
What is Wilderness?
A uniquely American idea, wilderness is part of our heritage and is passed on as a legacy to our children. The National Wilderness Preservation System is a network of public land administered for the American people by the federal government. These are special places where nature still calls the shots...