Silverado Canyon, Mountain stream in Cleveland National Forest, California.
The canyon extends over 5 miles from Modjeska Peak through sandstone formations, reaching depths of 2,500 feet in the Santa Ana Mountains.
The canyon received its name from silver mining operations in the 1870s, drawing hundreds of prospectors who established temporary settlements in the area.
Native American communities inhabited the canyon for generations, developing methods to process acorns from local oak trees as their primary food source.
The maintained dirt access road closes after rainfall, and visitors should check conditions before attempting to explore the hiking trails or camping areas.
Iron minerals in the water created red patterns on cliff faces, contrasting with layers of yellow sandstone, gray mudstone, and dark shale formations.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 33.74760,-117.58300
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:09
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