Rattlesnake Wilderness
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| Rattlesnake Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Montana, USA |
| Nearest city | Missoula, MT |
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| Area | 32,976 acres (133 km²) |
| Established | October 19, 1980 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Rattlesnake Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Montana. Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the wilderness is within Lolo National Forest and is located only 4 miles (6.5 km) north of Missoula, Montana. The wilderness area is located adjacent to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area.
U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.
[edit] External links
- Rattlesnake Wilderness. The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved on 2006-08-15.
- USGS Wapiti Lake (MT) Topo Map Quad. Topozone. Retrieved on 2006-08-15.
- Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964. The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved on 2006-08-15.
