The river corridors, with cliffs, bluffs, large trees, and abundant wildlife, provide sharp contrast to the uplands through which they flow. The Concho is noted as one of the few Texas rivers which flows through semi-arid lands, creating an unusual and unique vegetative cover, including mesquite, willow, elm, pecan, yucca, and cacti. This segment of the Colorado is recommended for inclusion in the proposed state rivers system. The Colorado below the Concho consists of riffles running over ledges of sandstone and limestone into large pools. Cliffs and bluffs up to 200' are common.
Wild turkeys are common, with one of the highest densities in the state.
1982 S, R, F, W, H, C See Colorado River comments. Recommended as a potential component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Provides an outstanding float trip experience, considered by many to be the clearest and cleanest naturally flowing stream in Texas. This segment is a transitional area for three biotic and botanical provinces and possesses varied and unusual fish and reptile populations. Pecan, oak and sycamore line the river banks.