Susprise Valley consists of the cattle ranching area surrounding Cedarville.
Fort Bidwell is situated at the northern tip of this valley and Eaglesville marks the southern
end. Cedarville is Home to the Modoc County Fair in August.
Louisville
A mythical western town with a collection of historically significant buildings brought in
from elsewhere including log cabins, slaughterhouse, schoolhouse, water tower and jails
from the 1800's.
Cedar Pass Snow Park
530-233-3323; Park Website;
Open Winters: Sat/Sun/Holidays 10AM-4PM;
Location: On SR-299 midway between Alturas and Cedarville.
For people of all ages who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, Cedar Pass is a community
sponsored project that offers a warm, small-town atmosphere reminiscent of the early days of skiing.
Nordic Skiiers will find trailheads here to backcountry ski trails.
Modoc National Forest
Much of California's remote northeastern corner is included in the Modoc National Forest.
There are many mountains, lakes, meadows and significant wetlands here. The area
is also rich in wildlife and geological formations.
Popular activies include hiking, equestrian trails, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Modoc County Historical Museum
600 So Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101; 530-233-2944;
Museum Website;
Many exhibits related to local history that includes an interest specimens from
the Native Americans and historic pieces of firearms dating from the 15th century to World War II.
Historic steam railroad engine stands outside.
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 1610, Alturas, CA 96101; 530-233-3572;
FWS Website;
Location: Immediately southeast of Alturas at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Pit River;
Fed by snowmelt from the Warner Mountains, the Pit River creates an oasis for wildlife in the high desert of northeastern California.
The 7,000 acre refuge was established in 1961 to manage and protect migratory waterfowl.
Funds available from the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act helped purchase this refuge.
One in a chain of National wildlife refuges along the Pacific Flyway extending from Alaska to Mexico,
this spot is an important resting and feeding area for migratory birds.
Several habitat types are represented: freshwater lakes and ponds, farmland and irrigated meadows, sagebrush upland and riparian corridors.
In addition to the migratory bird populations, these diverse habitats support a wide range of other wildlife.
Local Attractions:
Check out the local adventure opportunities:
.4 mile(s) from The Niles Theatre, one show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday * .5 mile(s)
from Alturas City Park and Museum * .5 mile(s) from Modoc County Museum * 1 mile(s)
from Lassen University * 1.5 mile(s) from Arrowhead Golf Course * 2 mile(s) from
Rachael Doris Park * 3 mile(s) from Devils Garden * 5 mile(s) from Modoc Wildlife Reserve
* 16 mile(s) from Infernal Caverns * 20 mile(s) from Cedar Pass Snow-Park
* 50 mile(s) from Captain Jack Stronghold
Surprise Valley CA Restaurants
Local Dining Adventures:
Many restaurants nearby: Brass Rail Basque 1 mi., Nipa's Thai Cuisine 4 Blks.
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