Cosumnes River Riparian Woodlands - Galt CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sbcamper
N 38° 15.930 W 121° 26.375
10S E 636509 N 4236424
California 36th National Natural Landmark is the Cosumnes River Riparian Woodlands, also known as the Cosumnes River (wetlands)Preserve.
Waymark Code: WMK86Q
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 1

This is 254 acres west of the Cosumnes River and east of I-5.
There is a 4 miles level hiking trail through the woodland area of Valley Oak trees and a 1 mile paved / boardwalk trail near the slough.
There is also a visitor center that is volunteer staffed. No fees; parking in two areas. The south parking lot can fill on weekends.
There is a path to launch non motorized water craft. NO pets, smoking, or bicycles are allowed. Restrooms are available and trail maps (good metal ones are posted at trail junctions).
The area is known as a resting area for migratory waterfowl. 250 species have been recorded. Sandhill cranes come through in Dec. and January.
Miwok Indians once used this area for the rich huntng and fishing, and the abundant acords which formed the basis for their died.
The elevation here is 18 feet. Subject to flooding in a wet year.
There is no camping it is day use only>
NINE agencies manage the area under a cooperative management agreement> The Nature Conservancy, US Bureau of Land Management, Ducks Unlimited, Calif Depts. of Fish and Game, State Lands Commission, Dept of Water Resources, Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, Sacramento County Dept. of Regional Parks, and NNatural Resources Conservation Service.

www.cosumnes.org and
Wikipedia Url: [Web Link]

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