The Klamath runs through Northern California into Oregon and is California’s second largest river as well as being a major producer of salmon. The river includes 12 "wild" miles, 24 "scenic" miles, and 250 "recreational" miles in California, as well as 11 additional "scenic" miles in Oregon. Part of the river in Oregon flows through a pine and oak forested canyon en route to the Pacific Ocean. Part of the river contains a unique population of rainbow trout that are able to survive in unusually high temperatures; numerous endangered species also depend on the Klamath River for their survival, including bald and gold eagles, peregrine falcons, western pond- turtles, and Townsend’s big-eared bats. The river affords views of at least 40 prehistoric sites, including camp and burial grounds.