The Wilderness Ranch has more than a mile of accessible river frontage.  The river has a healthy population of resident trout, steelhead, and salmon.  The current owners observe yearly spawning of endangered Coho and Chinook salmon on the property as well as the annual salmon feast held in the river by black bears.

The river itself has a wide range of topography and aesthetics, from large flat meadows and wide sandy beaches, to deep moss covered canyons in old growth forests that create ideal riparian habitat.

Deep swimming holes are numerous on the property.  Each swimming hole has its own unique environment, different from the others, with its own aesthetic look, feel, and wildlife attributes.

The entire length of the river on the property has an extensive and well maintained trail system leading from vehicular access points, as well as the building sites that have access to the river.

The Mad River is a major North Coast river and one of the very few nationwide that has remained naturall free from the political struggles and environmental compromises so pervasive in our watersheds today.  This, combined with truly private access, makes this a rare ownership property.