Manly Peak Wilderness Area

Manly Peak Wilderness Area spans nearly 13,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a non-motorized wilderness zone. The area offers primitive hiking and backpacking opportunities across a landscape designed for solitude and self-reliance, where visitors encounter only foot traffic and pack animals on designated routes.

As a designated Wilderness Area, Manly Peak operates under strict regulations: no roads, motorized vehicles, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must practice Leave No Trace principles and be fully self-sufficient. Access is by foot or stock animal only, and the backcountry setting means services, water, and rescue resources are distant. This is land for experienced backcountry users comfortable navigating without infrastructure and committed to preserving the primitive character of the place.