Sanhedrin Wilderness
| Sanhedrin Wilderness | |
|---|---|
Location in California Location in United States | |
| Location | Mendocino / Lake counties, California, USA |
| Nearest city | Willits, CA |
| Coordinates | 39°54′5″N 123°7′25″W / 39.90139°N 123.12361°W |
| Area | 10,666 acres (43.16 km2) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Sanhedrin Wilderness is a 10,666-acre (43.16 km2) wilderness within Mendocino National Forest in the North Coast region of Northern California. It was established in 2006 by the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act. The name derives from the Sanhedrin, a historical group of Jewish elders.