The Caribou Wilderness is a gentle, rolling, forested plateau with many forest-fringed lakes. Reminders of volcanic and glacial origin can be seen throughout these wildlands. Crater peaks, cinder cones, and numerous large and small depressions have become beautiful lakes and are scattered throughout this plateau region. Caribou Peaks, Black Cinder Rock, and Red Cinder are points of interest. The average elevation is 6,900 feet. The highest point, Red Cinder, is 8,370 feet. From here there are majestic views of the lofty mountains that surround this primitive wilderness. Located on the eastern slopes of what was once Mount Tehama, this area is surrounded by the volcanic peaks of Swain Mountain, Bogard Buttes, Prospect Peak, Ash Butte, Red Cinder Cone and Mount Harkness.

• Hike beautiful trails with wildflowers and water lilies on the ponds in the summer months.
• Enjoy fantastic views from Red Cinder, the area's highest point at 8,375 feet, and from the tops of North and South Caribou peaks where you can view giant peaks that surround the Caribou Wilderness.