Noble Canyon / Tryon Peak Potential Addition to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness
 Size:
Approximately 12,800 acres.
Managing agency: Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forests.
Location: North boundary of the Carson Iceberg
Wilderness, south of Highway 4.
Description: The Noble Canyon / Tryon Peak
potential addition to the Carson Iceberg Wilderness contains volcanic cliffs
that run along the crest of the Sierra and the rugged and majestic Silver and
Highland Peaks. These two peaks form part of the border between Noble Canyon
and the existing wilderness and are prominent landmarks from as far away as
Carson City, Nevada. Within the Noble Canyon area, wildflower gardens thrive
late into the summer, fed by the numerous springs seeping out of the volcanic
cliffs. Hummingbird moths and hummingbirds can be seen feeding on the wildflowers.
The craggy cliffs attract and shelter mountain lions and prairie falcons, and
adjacent alpine meadows are prime summer habitat for deer.
Noble Canyon is heavily forested with ancient red fir, lodgepole
pine and juniper. In some locations the junipers reach massive proportions.
Over a dozen bow trees (trees formerly used by Native Americans to cut blanks
for bows) are located in the secluded section of the canyon. The forest provides
shelter for the California spotted owl, black bear, and pine marten. Noble Creek
offers fine pan-sized native trout fishing for anglers, and Noble Lake is a
popular destination for family day hikes and backpackers with fine views of
Raymond Peak and the peaks just east of Lake Tahoe. This area also offers protection
for approximately five miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
For additional information, please contact:
California Wilderness Coalition
(510) 451-1450
info@calwild.org
Or:
John Buckley
Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center
Box 396
Twain Harte, CA 95383
Phone: (209) 586-7440
Email: cserc@sonnet.com
www.cserc.org
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Just three miles off of Interstate 80, 
