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{{Quote|Hunting, parachuting, getting mauled to death by mountain lions...Raton Canyon is a paradise for adrenaline junkies and Cassidy Creek provides an essential link for untreated sewage to flow between the Alamo Sea and the Pacific Ocean.|GTA V digital manual}} |
{{Quote|Hunting, parachuting, getting mauled to death by mountain lions...Raton Canyon is a paradise for adrenaline junkies and Cassidy Creek provides an essential link for untreated sewage to flow between the Alamo Sea and the Pacific Ocean.|GTA V digital manual}} |
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− | '''Raton Canyon''' is located within the [[Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness]] area in [[Blaine County]]. [[Cassidy Creek]] runs from the [[Alamo Sea]] to the [[Pacific Ocean]] through the canyon. There are also several trails, as well as |
+ | '''Raton Canyon''' is located within the [[Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness]] area in [[Blaine County]]. [[Cassidy Creek]] runs from the [[Alamo Sea]] to the [[Pacific Ocean]] through the canyon. There are also several trails, as well as Raton Pass that go through the canyon. |
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+ | Raton Canyon is a large canyon that divides the [[Mount Josiah]] and [[Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness]]. It is crossed by Cassidy Creek, that creates several waterfalls. All the canyon is crossed by trails at differents levels. Three important bridges cross over the creek, including the [[Cassidy Creek Bridge]]. It is one of the most beautiful places of [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]], and a excellent place to do extreme sports like [[parachuting]]. |
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==Influence== |
==Influence== |
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==Places of Interests== |
==Places of Interests== |
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*[[Calafia Bridge]] |
*[[Calafia Bridge]] |
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*Raton Canyon Ranger Office |
*Raton Canyon Ranger Office |
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*Raton Canyon Trails |
*Raton Canyon Trails |
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==Roads and Streets== |
==Roads and Streets== |
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+ | *[[Cassidy Trail]] |
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*[[Great Ocean Highway]] |
*[[Great Ocean Highway]] |
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*[[North Calafia Way]] |
*[[North Calafia Way]] |
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+ | *[[Raton Pass]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *Its name is likely a reference to American beat author [[wp:Jack Kerouac|Jack Kerouac's]] novel ''[[wp:Big Sur (novel)|Big Sur]]'', in which the narrator spends time alone in the fictional "Raton Canyon." Ironically, the novel shares its name with the city in which Bixby Creek is located, which is the real-life counterpart of Raton Canyon. |
*"Ratón" means mouse in Spanish. |
*"Ratón" means mouse in Spanish. |
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+ | *The picture of the Raton Canyon in the digital manual show erroneously [[Lago Zancudo]]. |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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+ | RATON CANYON.jpg|A postcard of the Raton Canyon, note that show erroneously Lago Zancudo. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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[[Category:Canyons]] |
[[Category:Canyons]] |
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[[Category:Geography]] |
[[Category:Geography]] |
Revision as of 22:29, 2 January 2015
Raton Canyon is located within the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness area in Blaine County. Cassidy Creek runs from the Alamo Sea to the Pacific Ocean through the canyon. There are also several trails, as well as Raton Pass that go through the canyon.
Description
Raton Canyon is a large canyon that divides the Mount Josiah and Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness. It is crossed by Cassidy Creek, that creates several waterfalls. All the canyon is crossed by trails at differents levels. Three important bridges cross over the creek, including the Cassidy Creek Bridge. It is one of the most beautiful places of San Andreas, and a excellent place to do extreme sports like parachuting.
Influence
Raton Canyon is based on Bixby Creek, located in Big Sur, California.
Places of Interests
- Calafia Bridge
- Cassidy Creek Bridge (Bixby Creek Bridge)
- Raton Canyon Ranger Office
- Raton Canyon Trails
Roads and Streets
Trivia
- Its name is likely a reference to American beat author Jack Kerouac's novel Big Sur, in which the narrator spends time alone in the fictional "Raton Canyon." Ironically, the novel shares its name with the city in which Bixby Creek is located, which is the real-life counterpart of Raton Canyon.
- "Ratón" means mouse in Spanish.
- The picture of the Raton Canyon in the digital manual show erroneously Lago Zancudo.