Bear Creek (Sonoma Creek tributary) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of Bear Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma County |
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| Main source | 4 mi (6 km) southwest of St. Helena, California 38°27′53″N 122°30′22″W / 38.46472°N 122.50611°W |
| River mouth | Sonoma Creek 2 mi (3 km) northeast of Kenwood, California 643 ft (196 m) 38°26′35″N 122°31′56″W / 38.44306°N 122.53222°W |
| Length | 2.8 mi (4.5 km) |
Bear Creek is a small stream in California, United States. It is about 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) long. This creek flows through the eastern part of Sonoma County. It is a smaller stream that flows into a larger one called Sonoma Creek.
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Where Does Bear Creek Flow?
Bear Creek starts near the border between Sonoma and Napa counties. Its source is about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) north of the top of Bald Mountain.
The Creek's Journey
First, the creek flows west, then it turns and flows south. It eventually empties into Sonoma Creek. This meeting point is just west of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.
Wildlife in Bear Creek
Bear Creek is an important home for certain types of fish.
Steelhead Trout Habitat
As of the year 2000, Bear Creek was known to support steelhead trout. Steelhead trout are a type of rainbow trout that live in the ocean but return to freshwater streams like Bear Creek to lay their eggs. This shows that the creek has good water quality for these fish to survive.
