Central Coast

CalWild has found the following lands to be wilderness eligible, as that term is defined by the Wilderness Act of 1964:   Caliente Mountain Proposed Wilderness Location: Southern Carrizo Plain…

The Santa Lucia proposed wilderness additions encompass steep, chaparral-covered slopes punctuated by greenish-blue serpentine rock formations and red rock outcroppings. Numerous oak groves and grassy meadows are found throughout the…

Pine-crowned peaks, chaparral, oak woodlands, and conifer forests blanket the rugged terrain of the proposed Machesna Mountain additions. The higher elevations boast views of the snow-capped Sierras and the Carrizo…

Located less than an hour’s drive from San Luis Obispo, Black Mountain is a favorite local hiking spot. On clear days, visitors to the top are treated to views of…

Conifer forests in a glade-like setting are present over much of these potential additions. Other areas feature steep narrow canyons with year-round streams with abundant streamside vegetation. The potential additions…

Home to the California Condor and rare plants and animals, this area is most notable for its vast collection of Chumash rock art. This rock art dates back over 1000…

The potential Matilija additions contain steep chaparral slopes, boulder-strewn creeks, dense oak woodlands, and expansive grasslands. These lands and rivers provide habitat for sixteen sensitive plant and animal species, including…

Chaparral-covered slopes, eroded sandstone outcroppings, narrow and deep river and creek gorges, waterfalls, deep pools, and abundant wildlife – these are a few of the many fascinating treasures found in…

With majestic views of the Gaviota Coast, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Valley, this rugged mountain range is proposed to become a National Scenic Area within the Los Padres National…

Falling away from the heights of Mt. Pinos , the Chumash potential wilderness additions reveal a striking and eroded landscape. These badlands are a maze of chaparral-covered steep and narrow…