Kalmiopsis Wilderness
Kalmiopsis Wilderness is a wilderness area in the Klamath Mountains of southwestern Oregon, within the Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest. It was designated wilderness by the United States Congress in 1964 and now comprises a total of 179,755 acres (72,744 ha). There are approximately 153 miles (246 km) of trails on 24 established hiking trails in the area.
| Kalmiopsis Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
| Location | Curry / Josephine counties, Oregon, United States |
| Nearest city | Cave Junction, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42°16′57″N 123°57′48″W |
| Area | 179,755 acres (72,744 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
The Kalmiopsis Wilderness was named for Kalmiopsis leachiana, a slow-growing plant related to the rhododendron, which was discovered in the area in 1930.
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