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B UKIA],I EIIATHICT . COW MOUNTAIN RECREATION GUIDE OFF.ROAD VEHICLES WELCOME TO COW MOUNTAIN. Named for ln 1927, Congress set aside 50,000 acres of the longhorn cattle that once ran wild in the arr)a, Cow Mountain for recreation, hunting, fishing and Cow Mountain lies between Ukiah and Lakeport watershed protection. After careful study and in the Mayacmas Mountains of Northern Califor- analysis of the Cow Mountain area, a program to nia. These 60,000 acres of National Resource protect the fragile soils, vegetation and scenic Lands otfer a variety of recreation opportunities. quality of the area has been prepared. ln keeping The area is mostly steep, covered with the guidelines of the program, vehicle use is slopes with small stands of fir, pine and oak. Ele- limited to the main road in the northern portion, vations range from 800 to 4,000 feet. Expect hot, while existing roads and trails in the southern part dry days and cool nights in the summer. July of the area are available for ORV use (see map). temperatures are usually in the 90s and fre- Be careful! Most trails dead-end at the ends of quently over 100 degrees. The evenings cool ridges or in canyon bottoms, and turn-arounds down to 50-60 degrees. Winter days are often are scarce. Loop trails will be marked watch comfortable but rain is frequent with 85 percent of for signs. - the annual 40 inches of precipitation occurring Some trails have been closed because of between October and May. damage to the environment or because they lead to or cross private property. There is a variety of trailtypes and extensive trail mileage is available. A cautionary note: parts of the road system are often impassable during heavy rains. During these times, use of the area may be limited or temporarily closed to all users to protect the roads and trails and to reduce erosion. Also, be- cause many of the trails are dead-end, be espe- cially careful with fire DON'T GET TRAPPED BY A WILDFIRE WITH- NO ROUTE OF ES. CAPE.

Public roads, all of them narrow and winding with steep grades, provide access from both Ukiah and Lakeport. The main block of Cow Mountain has relatively good access from the Ukiah Valley and via the Scott's Creek Road from Lakeport. The Willow Creek/Mendo Rock Road penetrates the northern portion of the main area, with the Red Mountain Road providing access to W the southern poftion of the area. The Sheldon Creek recreation site can be reached from Hop- Iand or Lake Co. via Younce Road (OtO fott RoaO)/Highland Springs Road Because of road conditions, large recreational vehicles and trailers are not recommended. w,ie,twffim UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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RECREATION GUIDE Di) CALIFORNIA UKIAH DISTRICT

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NOVEMBER 1976 WILDLIFE SIGHTSEEING.HIKING RULES AND REGULATIONS HORSEBACK RIDING Animals found on Cow Mountain include: For the enjoyment of all users and the protec- black-tailed deer, California black bear, mountain Cow Mountain offers back country recreational tion of the area, please observe the following: lion, , wild pig, , , gray fox, opportunities. A hiking-horseback trail system is squirrel, weasel, rabbit, skunk, badger and por- under development in the northern half of the well the area. Meanwhile, the roads and firebreak trails cupine. The western rattlesnake as as Put your trash in trash cans or pack it out; gartersnake, rubberboa racer are available for non-motorized purposes. king snake, and leave Cow Mountain clean for others. are found there. You may see many kinds of birds in the area - vultures, hawks, falcons, owls, CAMPING Be especially careful with fire; prevent quail, dove, iays, swallows, woodpeckers and Four recreation sites have been developed wildfires. eagles among others. with 34 camping and picnicking units. All have Respect private property; ask permission be- water and pit toilets. fore entering private lands. DO NOT SHOOT NEAR CAMPGROUNDS OR PRIVATE DWELLINGS. .9c Your vehicle must be properly licensed or have .9o an off-road vehicle sticker. Cow Mountain Area \*,cLo Recreation Sites An adequate muffler is required on all ORVs. E*'a (U Keep your machine as quiet as possible. o An approved spark arrestor is required on all two-wheel vehicles.

1. Willow Creek, 9 miles east of Do not ride during rainy periods; allow three (3) 8 for trails dry. Ukiah via T,*lmage days to NI Above all, respect the land and what it sup- ports. 2. ivlayacmas, 13 miles east of 10 Ukiah via Talmage DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - As the 3. Red Mountain, 1 1 miles east of Nation's principal conservation agency, the De- HUNTING AND FISHING 12 partment of the lnterior has responsibility for most Ukiah via Talmage Hunting is one of the major recreation activities of our nationally owned public lands and natural of the area. Big game species that can be hunted resources. This includes fostering the wisest use during the State's hunting seasons include of our land and water resources, protecting our bfack-tailed deer and black bear. Upland game 4. Sheldon Creek, 12 miles east fish and wildlife, preserving the environmental 4 species include quail, dove, squirrel and rabbit. of Hopland on Younce Road and cultural values of our national parks and his- Wild pig hunting is also available. Hunters should (oro roll Road.) torical places, and providing for the enjoyment of be extremety careful to avoid shooting around life through outdoor recreation. The Department campgrounds and private residences. Permis- assesses our energy and mineral resources and sion is required to hunt on private property inter- works to assure that their development is in the mingled with National Resource Lands on Cow Anyone who wishes additional information on best interests of all our people. The Department Mountain. Rainbow trout are found in some of the the management program for Cow Mountain is also has a major responsibility for American In- small cold water streams and several of the small welcome to contact the Bureau of Land Man- dian reservation communities and for people who reservoirs have been stocked with sunfish. The agement, Ukiah District Office, 555 Leslie Street, live in lsland Territories under U.S. administra- entire area is open to fishing. Ukiah, California 95482. tion.