모독 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Bring the camera and binoculars to spot the many species of birds that take up temporary residence in the busy wetlands. Snowy egrets, tricolored blackbirds, and American pelicans are among the FWS Focus species this wildlife refuge is intended to protect.

Waterfowl flock to the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge on their long migrations. Sandhill Cranes visit in late February before the snow melts.

Photo blinds are stationed along the public route for patient photographers to capture candid shots of the diverse wildlife species that call this refuge home. In addition to the many species of waterfowl, visitors may glimpse mule deer and pronghorn antelope, weasels, otters, and hares.

Wildflowers bloom in the spring and early summer at high elevations along the Summit Trail. Your eyes might be drawn to colorful Indian Paintbrushes or spiny thistles, while your nose will learn to recognize the herbal aroma of Coyote Mint and the self-describing Skunky Monkeyflower.

The Modoc Chief Kintpuash (aka "Captain Jack") took advantage of the rough terrain natural rock formations here to stage a defensive fortification in his effort to hold off white settlers during the Modoc Wars of 1872 and 1873. There is also a trail junction here that shortens the loop significantly if you do not want to complete the entire hike.

The Cedar Creek Upper Trailhead offers magnificent views of the Warner Mountains.

The Cedar Creek Trail follows an unused forest service road along a path traveled for centuries by native people and settlers in wagon trains. Pick up an interpretive brochure at the trailhead to learn more about the history and ecology of this place. After a hike, check out the charming Old Western town of Cedarville, about 3 miles down the road.

Stop for a while at Cottonwood Lake to take in the peace and quiet of this remote mountain scenery.