Bull Canyon (California) facts for kids
Bull Canyon is a special place found in Riverside County, California. It's a deep valley located at the very top of Palm Canyon Wash. This wash is like a stream that eventually flows into the Whitewater River.
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Where is Bull Canyon Located?
Bull Canyon and the start of Palm Canyon Wash are high up in the San Jacinto Mountains. They begin at an elevation of 6,165 feet (about 1,879 meters). This spot is on the southwestern side of a mountain ridge.
Water Sources for Palm Canyon Wash
The water in Palm Canyon Wash gets a boost from Bull Canyon Spring. This spring is located at an elevation of 5,331 feet (about 1,625 meters). It adds more water to the wash as it flows downhill.
The Mouth of Bull Canyon
The lower end, or "mouth," of Bull Canyon is at an elevation of 4,508 feet (about 1,374 meters). This is where Bull Canyon meets the beginning of Palm Canyon.
Meeting Point of Creeks
An unnamed creek also flows north from a place called Vandeventer Flat. This creek joins Palm Canyon Wash at the head of Palm Canyon. This meeting point is at an elevation of 4,460 feet. It's where several water paths come together.
