Although out of Ishi, this beautiful trail follows Mill Creek, climbing into the mixed conifer forest. The Tehama deer herd, the largest migration herd in California, winters in the area. Other wildlife includes wild hog, mountain lion, black bear, coyote, bobcat, and rabbit. Most of the Ishi is also a state game refuge where hunting is not permitted. Deer and Mill Creeks are two of the few remaining Sacramento river tributaries with natural runs of salmon and steelhead trout.
Rock cliffs provide nesting sites for a wide variety of raptors.
Peregrine and prairie falcons, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and various owls are all residents. Other common sightings include wild turkey, quail, mourning doves, canyon wrens, band-tailed pigeons, and myriad songbirds. Rattlesnakes are common during the late spring and summer months, and when temperatures soar, the snakes head toward the drainages. Keep a watchful eye while hiking on rocky shores and trails along streams. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here.