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Cow Mountain Recreation Area Hotel in Ukiah
Named for the cattle that once dotted its slopes, Cow Mountain Recreation Area in Ukiah, California, is maintained by the Bureau of Land Management.With 52,000 acres, there are plenty of prospects for fun activities in nature's playground.
Discovery Inn Ukiah near Cow Mountain.
Discovery Inn Ukiah, just 11 miles from Cow Mountain Recreation Area, is the perfect hotel for relaxing after a day spent in the great outdoors. We have roomy, unpretentious accommodations and provide guests with a number of unparalleled amenities and services. Guestrooms and suites are equipped with convenient microwave ovens and refrigerators, and some with full kitchens. You'll also enjoy premium cable television and complimentary WiFi in your room and throughout the hotel. Each morning, help yourself to our hotel's complimentary breakfast buffet with hot and cold menu items. For those who want to relax and unwind, Discovery Inn Ukiah has a large outdoor swimming pool, four indoor Jacuzzi spa tubs, and an onsite fitness center.
Cow Mountain OHV.
For those who enjoy off-highway vehicles-or OHVs-Cow Mountain Recreation Area has a designated spot just for you in the southern part of the park. Whether you love motorcycles, ATVs, or want to test the four-wheel drive on your truck, South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area provides 125 miles of challenging trails.For your convenience, you'll find two OHV staging areas as well as two campgrounds.
North Cow Mountain Activities.
While the southern part of Cow Mountain Recreation Area is dedicated to off-highway vehicles and the like, the northern part is primarily for non-motorized activities. Hikers will enjoy exploring the network of hiking trails, spanning 17 miles. Equestrians are also welcome to bring their horses to Cow Mountain and amble around the trails. Mountain biking is another fun and challenging activity popular with visitors to Cow Mountain Recreation Area.Cow Mountain Flora & Fauna.
Perfect for mountain goats or even the cattle that dominated the area at one time, the rugged terrain of Cow Mountain is at once beautiful and challenging. With an elevation that ranges from 800 to 4,000 feet above sea level, those who climb its slopes will be rewarded with views of Ukiah as well as Clear Lake. The wildlife that roams Cow Mountain includes wild turkey, bear, and blacktail deer. Oak, pine, and fir trees are found throughout the area.
