barrel springs surprise valley back country byway in northeastern california and western nevada, shadowed by the glory of the south warners, mountains, and the south warner wilderness in the modoc national forest of california .

... and the Warners climb

The Modoc National Forest of California

The ascent to Emerson Creek Campground and the south Warner Wilderness on FS 40 in the Modoc National Forest is substantial, offering much that is beautiful in mountains formed by 2 substantial periods of volcanism, compounded with the upthrust of the earth's crust, for that is how the Warners were formed.

Directions to Emerson Creek Campground and the trailhead to hiking trails in the South Warner Wilderness

A bit of important information: The Forest Service follows a proscription in the south Warner Wilderness that allows lightning struck fires to burn. If you happen to be in the wilderness if this happens, get out.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!

Forward ~ Beautiful vision enroute to Emerson Campground in the South Warner Wilderness.

Back ~ Traveling up the mountain into the Modoc National Forest, South Warner Wilderness.

Warner Mountains erupted under water as can be seen by the smooth, rounded, "pillow" rock formations.

USFS: Modoc National Forest. Want to hike? South Warner Wilderness of the Warner Mountains.

Explore Surprise Valley: Directions, Map & Scenery: Mountains, hot springs, wildlife viewing, south Warner Wilderness Area, hiking trails and more.

 barrel springs surprise valley back country byway in northeastern california, shadowed by the glory of the south warners, mountains, and the south warner wilderness in the modoc national forest of california .

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located near Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon.

cabins on the river at gathering light ... a retreat near crater lake national park in southern oregon: cabins, treehouses on the river in the forest.

Travel to Gathering Light ... a retreat via the Shasta Trinity area of northern California: Directions, Map & Scenery.

Directions to and Day Trips in either California or Oregon of around 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places near Crater Lake National Park and the retreat: opportunities to explore, photograph: hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, birding, and more: Directions Map and Scenery.

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Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

Wildflowers bloom riverside (pictured above) at Gathering Light ... a retreat. Rustic simplicity, a place to "Just Be", Gathering Light is nestled on the banks of the river, surrounded by the Fremont Winema National Forest of southern Oregon and not far from Crater Lake National Park.