Wild & Scenic Klamath River

A view of the Klamath near Sandy Bar.

Wild & Scenic Klamath River The Wild and Scenic Klamath River, and its majestic system of tributary rivers and creeks, flows through the renowned Klamath/Siskiyou mountains. From blue herons to bald eagles, river otter to deer, this wilderness sustains a wide variety of wildlife. Plant lovers will find the greatest diversity of plant species in the continental United States along with over 280 endemic species.
Hiking and Bicycling Orleans is home of the Orleans Ranger Station which offers guidebooks and maps to abundant hiking, bicycling and other outdoor recreational activities in the area. The mountainous terrain rewards hikers and bicyclists with spectacular scenic views. Challenging and easily accessible hiking opportunities are available in the Marble Mountains Wilderness, the Trinity Alps and the Siskiyou Wilderness areas, all of which have a remarkable diversity of landscapes.
Rafting and Kayaking From leisurely scenic tours to daredevil whitewater, all levels of paddle or excursion rafting and kayaking trips are available on the Klamath, Trinity and Salmon rivers. Contact Klamath River Outfitters @ www.klamathriveroutfitters.com
Swimming Both the Klamath and the Salmon rivers as well as scores of other nearby creeks offer secluded, cool swimming spots to explore. Fishing The wild salmon runs of this region are world famous, and fisherman have been staying at Sandy Bar Cabins for decades. Now preservation of indigenous Steelhead and Coho species is paramount. Takes are regulated and annual fish counts continue to provide data on the tenuous state of the salmon. But, anglers still come. They watch the annual spring and fall migrations, catch and release, and fish for stocked species in area lakes.

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