Devil’s Gulch
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Devil’s Gulch |
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HABITAT: |
5,000-acre USFS area w/ extremely large stand of ponderosa pine; also coniferous/deciduous forest and riparian area. |
| BIRDING: | More than 100 species occur here, including many songbirds, raptors, grouse, and woodpeckers. Summer brings Warbling Vireos, Townsend’s Warblers, Dusky Flycatchers, Cassin’s Finches, Vaux’s Swifts, and Gray Catbirds. Common Ravens are, well, common. Owls include Northern Pygmy, Northern Saw-whet, and Flammulated. Over 1,700 raptors of sixteen species have been counted here during fall migration. |
VIEWING: |
Trail #1220 begins at parking lot, w/ good viewing opportunities over creek. At 0.5 mile, trail goes uphill, and continues 8 miles to crest of Mission Ridge. |
ACCESS: |
From Hwy 2 at milepost 111, turn south onto Aplets Way/Division St/Pioneer Ave. Drive for 0.7 mile. Turn left (south) onto Mission Creek Rd. Drive 6.7 miles. Take left fork onto USFS Road 1700. Drive 2.3 miles to parking area. |