Trinity Alps Wilderness
Trinity Alps Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in northern California, United States.
The Trinity Alps Wilderness spans 525,627 acres with granite peaks, 55 alpine lakes, dense forests, and elevations reaching 9,001 feet at Thompson Peak.
The area received federal protection in 1984, transforming from the Salmon-Trinity Alps Primitive Area into a designated National Wilderness Preservation zone.
The Shasta and Wintu indigenous peoples maintained settlements in this region before European arrival, using natural resources for sustenance and ceremonies.
The wilderness contains 550 miles of maintained trails, including 17 miles of Pacific Crest Trail, with primary access points near Weaverville and Trinity Center.
The region combines Sierra Nevada plant species with coastal vegetation, featuring Brewer spruce trees and extensive wildflower meadows just 60 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Location: California
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 41.01667,-123.08611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 05:50
Shasta Lake
66.5 km
Six Rivers National Forest
39.1 km
Castle Crags
65.1 km
Trinity Lake
34.6 km
Whiskeytown Lake
65.4 km
Lake Siskiyou
69.3 km
Lake Shasta Caverns
69.9 km
Marble Mountain Wilderness
54 km
Mount Eddy
61 km
Russian Wilderness
34.7 km
Pit River Bridge
70.5 km
Castle Crags Wilderness
61.8 km
Keswick Dam
70.3 km
Whiskeytown Dam
65.3 km
Thompson Peak
3.7 km
Lewiston Lake
40.7 km
Box Canyon Dam
69.9 km
Lewiston Dam
40.6 km
Salmon Mountain
33 km
Russian Peak
31.7 km
Castle Crags State Park
64 km
Sawyers Bar Catholic Church
31.9 km
Spring Creek Reservoir
67.2 km
Bowerman Barn
29.8 km
French Gulch Historic District
51.2 km
Brandy Creek Beach
62 km
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
34 km
Lower Pollard Flat Bridge
56.5 kmReviews
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