Rock Creek Wilderness
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| Rock Creek Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Oregon, USA |
| Nearest city | Yachats, Oregon |
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| Area | 7,486 acres (30.3 km²) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
The Rock Creek Wilderness is a wilderness area comprising 7486 acres (30.29 km²) within the Siuslaw National Forest on the Oregon Coast. It was created in 1984, along the Drift Creek Wilderness and Cummins Creek Wilderness.[1]
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[edit] Topography
Rock Creek Wilderness is characterized by steep slopes, dense forest, and thick brush. Two streams (Rock Creek and Big Creek), separated by a broad ridge, traverse the area and flow westward to the Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
[edit] Vegetation
Rock Creek Wilderness is primarily coniferous rainforest with dense ground cover. Bigleaf Maple and Red Alder trees line both creeks. Old-growth Douglas-fir can be found in the eastern portion of this area, giving away to old-growth Sitka Spruce closer to the ocean. Other vegetation include Salal, Salmonberry, Western Swordfern, and rhododendron.[1]
[edit] Wildlife
One unique inhabitant of this area is the Oregon silverspot butterfly. These endangered orange-and-brown butterflies can be found on the ridge between the creeks. Salmon, Steelhead, and Cutthroat trout migrate upstream along both creeks each year to spawn.[1]
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Rock Creek Wilderness - Wilderness.net
- ^ Rock Creek Wilderness, Oregon - GORP
[edit] External links
- Rock Creek Wilderness - National Wilderness Preservation System
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Rock Creek Wilderness - Leisure and Sport Review
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