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McCloud River Loop Site # 133 | |||
| Spectacular view and hiking trails along McCloud River including three large waterfalls. | |||
 | Regional - worth visiting if you are already in the area. They may be located farther from populated areas or with more limited wildlife species. | ||
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| Background: | |||
| This 6-mile driving loop passes through chaparral and forests, skirts the McCloud River, and offers views of two spectacular waterfalls and a 50-acre riparian meadow. Ponderosa pines along the river are home to squirrels, chipmunks, many songbirds, even an occasional black bear. Scenic Upper Falls shelters belted kingfishers and nesting American dippers. Mule deer and Cooper's and sharp-shinned hawks can often be spotted at Bigelow Meadow, a blue grouse haven in the spring. | |||
| The Habitat: | |||
| Ponderosa pine forests provide cover for squirrels, chipmunks, many songbirds, bobcat and an occasional black bear. The riverine habitat provides homes to American dippers, belted kingfisher, Canadian geese and river otter. Willow flycatcher, osprey, and a myriad of neotropical migrant songbirds inhabit the willows and snags at Bigelow meadow. | |||
| The Experience: | |||
| Spectacular views of three waterfalls on the McCloud River. The Lower Falls, Middle Falls, and Upper Falls | |||
| Wildlife and Where to Find It: | |||
| Look for migratory and resident songbirds along the McCloud River Trail. | |||
| Viewing Tips: | |||
| High probability of seeing songbirds in spring and fall. Look for birds of prey in spring and summer. Deer common isn summer. Many reptiles and amphibians. Spring wildflowers. Universally accessible facilities at Fowler Camp. | |||
| Nearby Viewing Sites: | |||
| McArthur Burney Falls State Park Big Lake/Ahjumawi State Park Packers Bay/Shasta Lake | |||
| Visitor Information: | |||
| Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530) 365-7500 Visit website | |||
| Viewing Site Hours of Operation are: | |||
| Staff On-site: | No | ||
| Open: | year-round | ||
| Hours: | |||
| Year Round: | Yes | ||
| Seasonal: | Limited access during winter months | ||
| Road Information: | |||
 Paved.  Gravel.  Dirt. | |||
| Road Hazards: Watch for ice and snow in winter months DRIVING LOOP IS DIRT; IMPASSABLE IN WET WEATHER. | |||
 Number of Parking Spaces: 0 | |||
| Parking Fee: No | |||
| Proximity to viewing area:Viewing immediate to parking area | |||
 Pull-Through Parking: Yes | |||
| Parking Danger: Narrow roads | |||
| Special Tips: | |||
| Contact Discover Siskiyou - www.discoversiskiyou.com | |||
| How to Get There: | |||
| Take Interstate 5 north of Redding to Highway 89 and turn east. The driving loop begins 5 miles past the town of McCloud at Fowler Campground and returns to Highway 89 about 11 miles east of McCloud. | |||
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