Virgin Creek

Virgin Creek is a small stream in Mendocino County, California north of Fort Bragg. It is approximately long, with no tributaries, and drains a watershed area of approximately. It passes from forested areas near its headwaters, at an elevation of, through residential developments, to a sandy beach on the Pacific Ocean in MacKerricher State Park at its mouth. Approximately from the mouth, it passes over a waterfall approximately high that may form a barrier for fish; below the waterfall, young salmon have been observed.
An old haul road, once used for logging and now a pedestrian and bicycle trail, crosses the creek on the west side of California [State Route 1], and provides access to the beach at the mouth of the creek. The beach is well known as a surf break, with swells up to in both directions. Other beach activities include bird watching and tide pooling at low tide. However pets are not allowed, even on leashes.