Birdwatching on the California Trail

NPS Photo/Badlands

Emigrants on the California Trail were introduced to many new plants and animals as they made their journey west. With over 2,000 miles of trail, through countless habitats, there are a number of places where you can have a similar experience!

The following places along the trail are noted for their birdwatching opportunities. When planning a visit, please make sure to check with the individual location about visitation hours and other details.

National Wildlife Refuges

• Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
• Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
• Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
• William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
• Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

National Forests

• Bridger National Forest
• Cache National Forest
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest
• Sawtooth National Forest
• Wasatch National Forest
• Modoc National Forest
• Plumas National Forest
• Tahoe National Forest
• Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

Learn More

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  Explore history on the Trail

  California National Historic Trail

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  Free As a Bird

  Birds & Birding