Tahoe National Forest
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, California 95950 |
Bureau of Land Management
Bakersfield District
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, California 93308 |
 Designated Reach: November 10, 1978. From a point 0.3 miles above Heath Springs downstream to a point 1,000 feet upstream of the Colfax-Iowa Hill Bridge.
Classification/Mileage: Wild — 38.3 miles; Total — 38.3 miles.
This wild river is noted for its outstanding scenery, remote recreation, and historic gold mining values. About half of the river is accessible by steep historic trails. Gorge scrambling is the most popular activity, followed by hiking, fishing and rafting.
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