Near Lynch Canyon Trail
The view is spectacular looking north from the Road Kill Cafe up the canyon.
Near Lynch Canyon Trail
The Roadkill Cafe is a fun point of interest along the trail.
Near Lynch Canyon Trail
A small pond forms near the middle portion of the trail.

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Lynch Canyon Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short trail leading to a central hub of trails within the Cache Creek Wildlife Area.
1.5
mi
Distance
93
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Route maybe impassable after heavy rains. The visible trail leading east of the cafe is posted as "Closed to all traffic".

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.51mi
Distance
93ft
Elevation Gain
364ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,656ft
High Point
1,288ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Lynch Canyon starts out by going south from the parking area. It then descends all the way to the valley and the 'Roadkill Cafe.' The Roadkill Cafe is an old hunting shack that featured a humorous 'menu' of roadkill treats. The Lynch Canyon valley is a broad interior valley that features some great wildflower displays in the spring. From there, you can make your way up to Cache Creek Ridge or south to a series of ponds. This takes you to the heart of the area so the choice is yours. The trail leading south of the Roadkilll Cafe requires you to cross a small stream that be impassable after heavy periods of rain. A small trail leading east from the cafe is posted as "Closed to all traffic" The devastating 2015 Rocky Fire burned large areas of the surrounding ridges and canyons. Please be respectful of natural healing and regrowth of the area and stick to the trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Randy Carnley