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'''Cleveland National Forest''' is a ] in ] that encompasses 460,000 acres/{{convert|720|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} of inland ] regions. It is approximately 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean, within the counties of ], ], and ]. The landscape varies somewhat, with mostly ] ], ] and ], but dotted with ] and ] and ]s. Near water sources, ] environments and ] aquatic plants attract native and migratory wildlife, such as at San Diego’s man-made ]. A generally warm and dry, inland-Mediterranean climate prevails over the forest, with the cooler months producing morning frost and snowfall (in the higher elevations). It is the southernmost U.S. National Forest of California. The area is administered by the ], a government agency within the ], and is locally overseen by the ], ] and Trabuco Ranger Districts. '''Cleveland National Forest''' is a ] in ] that encompasses 460,000 acres/{{convert|720|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} of inland ] regions. It is approximately 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean, within the counties of ], ], and ]. The landscape varies somewhat, with mostly ] ], ] and ], but dotted with ] and ] and ]s. Near water sources, ] environments and ] aquatic plants attract native and migratory wildlife, such as at San Diego’s man-made ]. A generally warm and dry, inland-Mediterranean climate prevails over the Forest, with the cooler months producing morning frost and snowfall (in the higher elevations). It is the southernmost U.S. National Forest of California. The area is administered by the ], a government agency within the ], and is locally overseen by the ], ] and Trabuco Ranger Districts.


== History == == History ==
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Cleveland National Forest was created on July 1, 1908 with the consolidation of ] and ] by President ] and named after former President ].<ref name=":1" /> Cleveland National Forest was created on July 1, 1908 with the consolidation of ] and ] by President ] and named after former President ].<ref name=":1" />


In 1964, a bid to reclaim 25 acres of the forest was made by ] leader ]. After ] were offered $29.1 Million Dollars by the US Federal Government in 1964 "to settle tribal land claims" regarding 70 million acres of land, Lobo rejected this offer, since it valued an acre of native land at 47 cents and did not account for unratified treaties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=22 May 1964 |title=Wanting Land |pages=3 |work=The Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114146263/wanting-land/}}</ref><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Clarence Lobo Elementary School - Lobo History |url=https://lobo.capousd.org/School-Info/Lobo-History/index.html |access-date=2022-12-14 |website=lobo.capousd.org}}</ref> Lobo responded by sending $12.50 to President ] for 25 acres of Cleveland National Forest (at 50 cents per acre), and set up a camp at the site (the Upper San Juan Campground).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":32" /> In 1964, a bid to reclaim 25 acres of the Forest was made by ] leader ]. After ] were offered $29.1 Million Dollars by the US Federal Government in 1964 "to settle tribal land claims" regarding 70 million acres of land, Lobo rejected this offer, since it valued an acre of native land at 47 cents and did not account for unratified treaties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=22 May 1964 |title=Wanting Land |pages=3 |work=The Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114146263/wanting-land/}}</ref><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Clarence Lobo Elementary School - Lobo History |url=https://lobo.capousd.org/School-Info/Lobo-History/index.html |access-date=2022-12-14 |website=lobo.capousd.org}}</ref> Lobo responded by sending $12.50 to President ] for 25 acres of Cleveland National Forest (at 50 cents per acre), and set up a camp at the site (the Upper San Juan Campground).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":32" />


Cleveland National Forest was the site of the 2003 ], which was the largest wildland fire in California history. It started in the forest when a hunter became lost and lit a fire to signal for help. The fire quickly spread to 62,000 acres.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 - Cedar Fire {{!}} Fire-Rescue Department {{!}} City of San Diego Official Website |url=https://www.sandiego.gov/fire/about/majorfires/2003cedar |access-date=2022-12-14 |website=www.sandiego.gov}}</ref> Cleveland National Forest was the site of the 2003 ], the largest wildland fire in California history. Started when a lost hunter lit a fire to signal for help, it quickly spread to 62,000 acres.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 - Cedar Fire {{!}} Fire-Rescue Department {{!}} City of San Diego Official Website |url=https://www.sandiego.gov/fire/about/majorfires/2003cedar |access-date=2022-12-14 |website=www.sandiego.gov}}</ref>


The ] of 2007 burned 6,701 acres of the forest, while subsequent fires that year burned thousands of more acres.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007 |title=Santiago Fire Burn Area |url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5288548 |website=USDA Forest Service}}</ref> The ] of 2007 burned 6,701 acres of the Forest, while subsequent fires that year burned thousands of acres more.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007 |title=Santiago Fire Burn Area |url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5288548 |website=USDA Forest Service}}</ref>


==Districts== ==Districts==
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Also updated on Cleveland National Forest’s official site (under ‘Current Conditions’) are road, campground, picnic area, and trail closures. Also updated on Cleveland National Forest’s official site (under ‘Current Conditions’) are road, campground, picnic area, and trail closures.


"Law Enforcement Activities" is a common reason given for closures in the southern portion of the forest. These closures are implemented to limit back road access, with the goal of circumnavigating US Border Patrol checkpoints. ], coming up from ], Kitchen Creek Road and Thing Valley Road, are among routes that are routinely restricted.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/ |title=Cleveland National Forest - Current Conditions |access-date=2011-05-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514085621/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/ |archive-date=2011-05-14 }}</ref> "Law Enforcement Activities" is a common reason given for closures in the southern portion of the Forest. These closures are implemented to limit back road access, with the goal of circumnavigating US Border Patrol checkpoints. ], coming up from ], Kitchen Creek Road and Thing Valley Road, are among routes that are routinely restricted.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/ |title=Cleveland National Forest - Current Conditions |access-date=2011-05-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514085621/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/ |archive-date=2011-05-14 }}</ref>


Elevated fire restrictions were announced in August 2020. Elevated fire restrictions were announced in August 2020.


==Activities== ==Activities==
Popular activities include picnic areas, bird- and wildlife-watching, botanical tours, hiking, ], ], ], ], ] or driving on the many mountain roads. The forest also includes Corral Canyon (not to be confused with the area of the ] in ]) and Wildomar Off-Highway Vehicle Areas. Popular activities include picnic areas, bird- and wildlife-watching, botanical tours, hiking, ], ], ], ], ] or driving on the many mountain roads. The Forest also includes Corral Canyon (not to be confused with the area of the ] in ]) and Wildomar Off-Highway Vehicle Areas.


In addition to campers, hikers and wildlife advocates, the forest rangers are also available to assist and accommodate the needs of local telecommunications and utilities companies, horseback riders, seasonal hunters, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, local farmers/ranchers, residents, neighbors and visitors alike.<ref>Lee, M. (2008, June 29). Forest Marks 100 Years. San Diego Union-Tribune , pp. 1-4.</ref> In addition to campers, hikers and wildlife advocates, ]s are also available to assist and accommodate the needs of local telecommunications and utilities companies, horseback riders, seasonal hunters, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, local farmers/ranchers, residents, neighbors and visitors alike.<ref>Lee, M. (2008, June 29). Forest Marks 100 Years. San Diego Union-Tribune , pp. 1-4.</ref>


===Camping=== ===Camping===

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LocationSan Diego / Riverside / Orange counties, California, United States
Nearest cityCorona, California
Coordinates33°18′N 116°48′W / 33.3°N 116.8°W / 33.3; -116.8
Area720 sq mi (1,900 km)
Named forGrover Cleveland
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteCleveland National Forest

Cleveland National Forest is a U.S. national forest in Southern California that encompasses 460,000 acres/720 sq mi (1,900 km) of inland montane regions. It is approximately 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean, within the counties of San Diego, Riverside, and Orange. The landscape varies somewhat, with mostly chaparral canyons, arroyos and high desert, but dotted with meadows and oak and conifer forests. Near water sources, riparian environments and perennial aquatic plants attract native and migratory wildlife, such as at San Diego’s man-made Lake Cuyamaca. A generally warm and dry, inland-Mediterranean climate prevails over the Forest, with the cooler months producing morning frost and snowfall (in the higher elevations). It is the southernmost U.S. National Forest of California. The area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service, a government agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, and is locally overseen by the Descanso, Palomar and Trabuco Ranger Districts.

History

The Kumeyaay, Payómkawichum, Cahuilla, and Cupeño indigenous peoples long inhabited various areas of the Forest. As with many tribes in California, acorns were an important part of their diet. Many of Cleveland National Forest's trails are built following their traditional routes.

Cleveland National Forest was created on July 1, 1908 with the consolidation of Trabuco Canyon National Reserve and San Jacinto National Reserve by President Theodore Roosevelt and named after former President Grover Cleveland.

In 1964, a bid to reclaim 25 acres of the Forest was made by Acjachemen leader Clarence H. Lobo. After California Mission Indians were offered $29.1 Million Dollars by the US Federal Government in 1964 "to settle tribal land claims" regarding 70 million acres of land, Lobo rejected this offer, since it valued an acre of native land at 47 cents and did not account for unratified treaties. Lobo responded by sending $12.50 to President Lyndon B. Johnson for 25 acres of Cleveland National Forest (at 50 cents per acre), and set up a camp at the site (the Upper San Juan Campground).

Cleveland National Forest was the site of the 2003 Cedar Fire, the largest wildland fire in California history. Started when a lost hunter lit a fire to signal for help, it quickly spread to 62,000 acres.

The Santiago Fire of 2007 burned 6,701 acres of the Forest, while subsequent fires that year burned thousands of acres more.

Districts

Use restrictions

A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking in designated areas of Cleveland National Forest, as well as other National Forests in Southern California, and may be obtained from local merchants, visitor centers, or online.

Also updated on Cleveland National Forest’s official site (under ‘Current Conditions’) are road, campground, picnic area, and trail closures.

"Law Enforcement Activities" is a common reason given for closures in the southern portion of the Forest. These closures are implemented to limit back road access, with the goal of circumnavigating US Border Patrol checkpoints. Bear Valley Road, coming up from Buckman Springs, Kitchen Creek Road and Thing Valley Road, are among routes that are routinely restricted.

Elevated fire restrictions were announced in August 2020.

Activities

Popular activities include picnic areas, bird- and wildlife-watching, botanical tours, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, trail-running, mountain biking, camping or driving on the many mountain roads. The Forest also includes Corral Canyon (not to be confused with the area of the same name in Malibu) and Wildomar Off-Highway Vehicle Areas.

In addition to campers, hikers and wildlife advocates, forest rangers are also available to assist and accommodate the needs of local telecommunications and utilities companies, horseback riders, seasonal hunters, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, local farmers/ranchers, residents, neighbors and visitors alike.

Camping

  • Campgrounds – Cleveland National Forest has campgrounds available at the Descanso, Palomar, and Trabuco Ranger District. Sites normally serve 6-8 persons and 2 vehicles.
    • Group camping – Group campgrounds are available.
    • Remote camping – Visitor's permits are required.

Hiking trails

  • Sunset Trail - Sunset Trail is a 4.6 mile loop trail accessible from Meadows Trailhead off Sunrise Highway, mile marker 19.1. The trail, which offers several connection options, winds through pine forest leading one to open meadows, ponds and small lakes, and a popular lookout to the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding habitat supports numerous flora and fauna including native black oaks, Engelmann oaks, giant Jeffrey pines, Acorn Woodpeckers (Melanerpes formicivorus), hawks and turkey vultures. Dogs are not allowed off leash.
  • Big Laguna Trail - Starting nearby the Laguna Campground in the Descanso District is a 10 mile loop that connects to the Sunset Trail and the Nobel Canyon trail. The perennial Little Laguna Lake is featured on this trail.
  • Garnet Peak Trail - This trail features viewpoints of the Anza Borrego Desert at 6000 feet in elevation. It starts at the Garnet Peak Trailhead, but can also be accessed via the Penny Pines Trailhead which connects with the Pacific Crest Trail before joining the Garnet Peak trail.

Observatories

Fire lookout towers

There are currently two operational fire lookout towers in Cleveland National Forest.

  • High Point Lookout, Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Mountain
  • Los Pinos Lookout, Cleveland National Forest, near Lake Morena
  • Boucher Hill Lookout: While this fire lookout tower is also on Palomar Mountain, it actually sits inside the Palomar Mountain State Park and not Cleveland National Forest. It is an operational tower and works in conjunction with the USFS but is owned by the State of California and is an historic building.

Wilderness areas

There are 4 official wilderness areas in Cleveland National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. One of them extends into land that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Flora and fauna

Cleveland National Forest is home to many wildlife species such as mountain lion, bobcat, mule deer, coyote, gray fox, ringtail cat, long-tailed weasel, opossum, black-tailed jackrabbits, desert cottontails, California ground squirrel, and many other small species. A wildlife corridor is being created between Cleveland National Forest and Orange County’s wild coastal terrains to ensure that animals can retreat fire safely if needed.

See also

References

  1. "Cleveland National Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  2. ^ "The Cleveland National Forest is Created!". USDA Forest Service.
  3. ^ "Wanting Land". The Los Angeles Times. 22 May 1964. p. 3.
  4. ^ "Clarence Lobo Elementary School - Lobo History". lobo.capousd.org. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  5. "2003 - Cedar Fire | Fire-Rescue Department | City of San Diego Official Website". www.sandiego.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  6. "Santiago Fire Burn Area". USDA Forest Service. 2007.
  7. "Adventure Pass - Cleveland National Forest". Cleveland National Forest. Archived from the original on 25 November 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  8. "Cleveland National Forest - Current Conditions". Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  9. Lee, M. (2008, June 29). Forest Marks 100 Years. San Diego Union-Tribune , pp. 1-4.
  10. ^ "Cleveland National Forest Official Site". fs.fed.us. Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  11. Recreation.com Archived 2012-02-23 at the Wayback Machine
  12. "Sunset trail". sandiegoreader.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  13. http://map.sdsu.edu/group2007spring/group2/Woodpeckers.htm
  14. "Cleveland National Forest - Sunset Trail". Archived from the original on 2015-10-11. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
  15. "Garnet Peak Trail". Cleveland National Forest. Archived from the original on 2020-05-04.
  16. "High Point Lookout – Forest Fire Lookout Association". ffla-sandiego.org. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  17. "Los Pinos – Forest Fire Lookout Association". ffla-sandiego.org. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2018.

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