Trinity County, Administrative county in California, United States.
Trinity County is an administrative region in northern California with expansive mountains, dense forests, and several rivers flowing through its terrain. The area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities in natural settings.
The region formed in the 1850s during the California Gold Rush, when thousands of miners arrived seeking fortune in the mineral-rich mountains. This period of growth shaped settlement patterns and the region's development for generations.
The Joss House in Weaverville stands as one of California's oldest Chinese temples, telling the story of early Asian settlers who came during the mining era. You can visit today and see how this community left its mark on the region.
The region is best explored by car, as roads wind through mountainous terrain and provide access to various locations throughout the area. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions, especially at higher elevations and during winter months.
The scenic byway along State Route 299 connects multiple wilderness areas and offers direct access to popular fishing spots and hiking trails. This driving route allows visitors to discover the landscape and natural highlights of the region in one journey.
Location: California
Inception: 1850
Capital city: Weaverville
Shares border with: Siskiyou County, Shasta County, Tehama County, Mendocino County, Humboldt County
Website: http://trinitycounty.org
GPS coordinates: 40.66000,-123.12000
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:15
Six Rivers National Forest
53 km
Trinity Lake
35 km
Whiskeytown Lake
49.4 km
Trinity Alps Wilderness
39.8 km
Mount Eddy
91.1 km
Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood
39.5 km
Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
71.2 km
Russian Wilderness
73.7 km
Keswick Dam
57.2 km
Mount Linn
73 km
Whiskeytown Dam
49.4 km
Thompson Peak
38.4 km
Ruth Reservoir
43.3 km
Lewiston Lake
28.6 km
Hall City Cave
29.1 km
Whiskeytown Falls
38.3 km
Lewiston Dam
28.3 km
Salmon Mountain
63.2 km
North Yolla Bolly Mountain
53.1 km
Russian Peak
70.7 km
Sawyers Bar Catholic Church
71.4 km
Ycatapom Peak
49.3 km
Spring Creek Reservoir
54.7 km
Granite Peak
34.8 km
Signal Peak
51.7 km
Hoosimbim Mountain
14.9 km
Bowerman Barn
40 km
Chanchelulla Wilderness
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