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Trip Tips for Visiting the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
Oroville, California, United States
Planning a visit to the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in Oroville in Butte County? Follow these trip tips for a great visit and to leave no trace behind at one of the best places in California for hiking, waterfalls, and wildflower viewing.
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Tip #1: Be Prepared for the Terrain
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Oroville, CA
The rocky reserve is exposed with little shade. Consider wearing closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and a hat, and bring plenty of water.
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Tip #2: Minimize Your Impact
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Oroville, CA
Travel on established trails or hard surfaces while explore the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve. Avoid walking on or picking the wildflowers; leave them where they are so other hikers can enjoy them, too!
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Tip #3: Pack Out All Trash
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Oroville, CA
There are no trash cans on the trails so plan to pack out everything you’ve packed in (yes, even food scraps).
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Tip #4: Respect Local Wildlife
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Oroville, CA
The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is home to a variety of endangered species in Northern California (and some not so scarce).
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Leave a wide berth of at least 300 feet for grazing cattle.
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Oroville, CA
Leave a wide berth of at least 300 feet for cows and don’t bother other wildlife on the reserve.
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Tip #5: Buy your Lands Pass from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
The fees from your CDFW Lands Pass are reinvested into the facilities at the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve so that they can continue to make improvements.
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Oroville, CA
With your help, the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve will stay open for visitors to explore for generations to come!