Buckhorn Wilderness
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The Buckhorn Wilderness is a Script error: No such module "convert". mountainous wilderness area on the northeastern Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA.[1] Named after Buckhorn Mountain (Script error: No such module "convert".), the wilderness abuts the eastern boundary of Olympic National Park which includes nearby Mount Constance (Script error: No such module "convert".), Inner Constance (Script error: No such module "convert".), Warrior Peak (Script error: No such module "convert".), and Mount Deception (Script error: No such module "convert".).[2]
History
In 1984, the U.S. Congress established five wilderness areas within the Olympic National Forest:[3]
- Buckhorn Wilderness
- Colonel Bob Wilderness
- Mount Skokomish Wilderness
- The Brothers Wilderness
- Wonder Mountain Wilderness
Buckhorn Wilderness is the largest of the five, all of which sit on the eastern flank of the Olympic Wilderness within Olympic National Park. Buckhorn Wilderness is administered by the Hood Canal Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest.
Geography
The lowest elevations of the Buckhorn Wilderness are found in the lower parts of the three principal drainages: Script error: No such module "convert". at the Big Quilcene River, Script error: No such module "convert". at the Dungeness River, and Script error: No such module "convert". at Townsend Creek. The highest point in the wilderness is Script error: No such module "convert". at the summit of Mount Fricaba, which lies on the western boundary of the wilderness area, shared by Olympic National Park. The tallest peak entirely within the wilderness is Buckhorn Mountain at Script error: No such module "convert".. A notable historical site in the Buckhorn Wilderness is the Tubal Cain mine.
Ecology
The wilderness lies within the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, resulting in a relatively drier climate. Despite this, the lowland forests (below about Script error: No such module "convert".) are still dominated by stands of old-growth western red cedar, western hemlock, and Douglas fir, in addition to numerous understory organisms such as devil's club, salal, thimbleberry, fungi, and mosses.[2] Above about Script error: No such module "convert"., alpine vegetation prevails where conditions are not too dry. Some slopes, such as the south side of Buckhorn Mountain, are rather arid above tree line due to fast-draining soils, sunny exposure, and low precipitation in the summer months.
Recreation
More than Script error: No such module "convert". of trails provide access to the wilderness for backpacking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, hunting, hiking, camping, viewing wildlife, and fishing.[4]
See also
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References
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External links
- Buckhorn Wilderness U.S. Forest Service
- Buckhorn Wilderness Wilderness.net (The University of Montana)