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Wildman Hill
In 2006 this 238 acres
of land was acquired by the ARC and added to the BLM managed lands
already set aside along the South Fork. (see map). Access to the land is
from Highway 193 a couple of miles above Chile Bar. Two very steep
trails drop down to the river.
We used to hike along the abandoned ditch from Chile Bar downstream
along the north bank. This route became blocked by a house that was
built along the way. So now the only legal route is down one of the
steep trails from 193. The property has the charming Kelsey Creek
falling through it and it runs all year with many waterfalls. The creek
is an oasis of green in a sea of chemise and chaparral.
Near the top of the largest waterfall an old mining ditch traverses the
hillside, crosses the creek, and runs east and west. This ditch would
make a wonderful trail to adjoining parcels.
GPS Readings:
Wildman Hill
trailhead-----------38°46.388 N 120°49.646 W
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