Underwood Potential Wilderness
 Managing
agencies: Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests.
Size: Approximately 21,623 acres.
Location: Trinity and Humboldt counties between the towns of Hyampom and Salyer.
Description:
- Bisected by the Wild and Scenic South Fork Trinity River.
- Noted for its outstanding spring wildflower displays.
 The
Underwood proposed wilderness is located along the Wild and Scenic South Fork
of the Trinity River. The river has created a steep canyon, which occupies much
of the area. Recreational opportunities are plentiful: rafting and boating in
the spring, followed by swimming in the many pools during the summer.
 Visitors
can often see salmon and steelhead holding in these same pools in the summer
and spawning in the fall. The Underwood proposed wilderness hosts a fall run
of chinook salmon as well as a lesser run of coho salmon. Fishing is allowed
in this section of the river and attracts many anglers.
For some 5 miles, the South Fork Trail winds through the steep and rugged
terrain above the river. This trail is popular with hunters and hikers, and is
used for river access by fishermen.
South Fork Mountain, which forms the approximate western boundary to the
unit, is notable for being the longest ridge found in the western hemisphere.
It provides important habitat for mountain lion and bear, as well as raptors
such as eagle and osprey. Along the river, both otter and mink are found.
Native Americans lived along the river and enjoyed the once abundant steelhead
and salmon runs.
 For
additional information, please contact info@calwild.org
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Just three miles off of Interstate 80, 
