Off-trail travel can be extremely difficult due to the steep, unstable terrain, and dense vegetation, like Pacific madrone, manzanita, and ceanothus. As is the case in most designated Wilderness areas, motorized equipment and mechanized transport are not allowed. Hunting of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) or European boar, which were introduced into the Carmel Valley area in 1927, is permitted by license.
Off-trail travel can be challenging due to steep, unstable terrain and dense vegetation like Pacific madrone, manzanita, and ceanothus.  As is typical in most Wilderness areas, motorized vehicles are not allowed. Hunting of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) or European boar, introduced into the Carmel Valley area in 1927, is permitted with a license.