![]() Wilderness boundary to Middle Fork Stanislaus Headwaters to confluence with Cherry Creek Traversing a variety of ecosystems, the river descends east slope of Sierras through granite canyons with pine forests and alpine meadows to emerge into the sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons of Nevada upper reaches State designated Wild Trout Stream large portion upper reaches proposed for wilderness designation headwaters habitat of federally listed threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout premium whitewater, used extensively by commercial and private rafters provides unique opportunity for overnight float trips east of Sierras. Sport fishing for trout, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. Pristine scenery as descends east slope of Sierra through granite canyon and coniferous forests to sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons. ![]() Lower portion of segment passes through orchard dominated agricultural lands. Meanders through rolling foothills with moderate canyons and large expanses of undeveloped areas interesting geologic formations primitive and remote with limited access provides premium whitewater opportunities through a boulder-studded watercourse partly bordered by county parklands popular local tubing stream. Hiking and boating.ĭam 1 mile above Peachtree crossing to Guinda Bridge. Steep and rugged with shear canyon walls, abrupt rock pinnacles, and spectacular waterfalls. Headwater to confluence with West Fork Cherry CreekĬonfluence with West Branch Butte Creek to Centerville Bridge ![]() Potentially eligible for nomination to National Register of Historic Places. Sally's Camp to confluence of Willow CreekĮxceptionally rich in archaeological and cultural values. Upper watershed contains active golden eagle nesting sites and selected for reintroduction of the peregrine falcon. ![]() Narrow, rugged stream bed flows in a deep, scenic volcanic canyon and through a series of caves in Iron Canyon area lower reaches support good riparian habitat and oak-woodland vegetation, upper reaches are extensively forested supports good trout and anadramous fisheries, particularly spring-run chinook salmon heavy recreation use, especially in Bidwell City Park area in Chico.įlows through a series of terraces with 100 year old second growth redwood forest as dominant vegetation mouth empties into ocean at Mendocino, a National Historic District unique, pristine example of coastal redwood stream tidal estuary proposed as unique wildlife ecosystem by FWS links two units of State Park System extensive canoeing significant fish runs with prime salmon and steelhead spawning habitat.įish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, WildlifeĮntire segment within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Source downstream to power line crossing east of Horseshoe Lake Natural primitive type of outdoor experience to hiker willing to scramble over rugged terrain in canyon bottom. Trinity National Forest boundary to Highway 36 Secluded, undeveloped, physically demanding primitive types of outdoor experiences.īear Creek, between Santa Ana River and Big Bear Lake North and South Forks of Bear Creek to State Highway 44 bridge crossing Classic old-growth riparian ecosystem in Sacramento River flood plain.įish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other Biological diversity.Īnadromous fish spawning. High capability for supporting excellent quality Lahontan cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout. Flows through Marshal Gold Discovery State Historic Park, site of the 1848 discovery that sparked the California Gold Rush.įrom Section line between Sections 17 and 18, T.28N., R.2E., below Ponderosa Way, to McClure Placeįrom McClure Place to boundary between National Forest and California Department of Fish and Game landįrom South Fork Antelope Campground along Ponderosa Way to 1/4 mile above the North Fork Antelope CreekĪspen grove in Sec. ![]() Also attractive for fishing, swimming, camping, and gold panning. Most popular whitewater boating stream in California. Chili Bar Dam to Folsom Lake State Recreation area boundry ![]()
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