19 - Oak Savannah

To the left of the trail stretches an oak savannah, a unique habitat characterized by widely spaced oak trees with grassy understory. This open landscape provides important grazing grounds for animals like deer and rabbits, while also offering nesting sites for a variety of birds and shelter for small rodents. The mix of sunlight and shade supports diverse plant life, making the oak savannah a rich and dynamic ecosystem that plays a crucial role in the region’s biodiversity.

Cosumnes River Preserve River Walk
  1. 1 - Trailhead
  2. 2 - Willow Slough Bridge Start
  3. 3 - On Willow Slough Bridge
  4. 4 - Managed Wetlands and Trail Intersection
  5. 5 - Blackberry Bushes
  6. 6 - Oak Galls
  7. 7 - Valley Oak and Pump Station
  8. 8 - Middle Slough
  9. 9 - Freshwater Seasonal Marsh
  10. 10 - River Otter Slides
  11. 11 - Viewing Area
  12. 12 - Cattails
  13. 13 - Mugwort
  14. 14 - Valley Oak Grove
  15. 15 - Santa Barbara Sedge
  16. 16 - Poison Oak
  17. 17 - Cosumnes River
  18. 18 - Nest Boxes
  19. 19 - Oak Savannah
  20. 20 - The Point
  21. 21 - Live Oak
  22. 22 - Valley Oak and Marsh
  23. 23 - Railroad