Trinity County
Imagine waking up to a crisp summer morning with a breath-taking view
of the Trinity Alps and air so clean you can taste its freshness. Then
imagine doing it not just once, but every day of your life. That is
what it is like to live in Trinity County.
Trinity County is proud of its beautiful landscape and what it has to
offer: the majestic peaks of the Trinity Alps, the clear sparkling
streams and rivers, and the friendly smiles of the people who live
here. The smiles are there for a reason. Life is good here. It moves
along at a less hectic pace. There are no freeways, stop lights or
traffic jams, and friendly locals will stop to let you cross the street.
Trinity County is 3,222 square miles of unspoiled beauty. The mild
climate has four distinct seasons, although none is extreme. Summers
are mild with most days in the 90s and cool evenings in the 50s. With
the lowest area at 600 feet and the highest at 9,025, snow falls
occasionally and last for only a few days. Rain is often seen
throughout the winter months.
The communities are small and rural. Weaverville, the county seat, has
about 4,000 residents. Hayfork is the second largest at 2,500 and
Lewiston has 1,500. The major industries are tourism, local and federal
government, timber and small private business.
Unlimited, uncrowded recreation is only a few minutes from home and
does not require and extended weekend to enjoy. Trinity County, with
mountains, lakes and rivers practically on the door step is a vacation
like atmosphere year round.
While you're here take the time to visit our parks, museums and art
galleries. Play in the water at Lewiston, Ruth or Trinity Lake. Take a
raft trip, hike into the Alps pristine alpine lakes, or mountain bike
along South Fork Trail. You will be awestruck by the beauty of the
area!
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| Weaverville was named in the 1850's for John Weaver, one of three men
who built the first cabin. The three men drew straws, allowing the
winner to name the town. Weaver won, left shortly after and was never
heard of again. Devastating fire destroyed the town on several
occasions, eventually leading to buildings made of brick. Several
remain today. Two have not changed the type of business for which they
were built; the grocery and a drug store are still in operation. Spiral
staircases were constructed to permit access to upper floor business.
Three of the staircases are still visible in the Historic District.
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The rugged Trinity Alps spanning 517,500 acres,
provide a picturesque backdrop to the lake.
Thousands of backpackers, hunters, day hikers and
equestrians experience the breath-taking beauty
of the alpine lakes, tumbling mountain streams,
lofty canyons and jagged mountains ridges. Trails
through virgin snow entice the cross-country
skier and the snowmobiler in the winter.
With an abundance of wildlife and flora, the
seasons create an evolving palette of colors for
the eye, the camera and the paint brush.
Take the self-guided auto tour on the Heritage
National Scenic Byway. This tour will take you
through some of the most beautiful country in the
Shasta-Trinity National Forests. It will expose
you to various Forest Service management
activities, to the history of the area to the
environmental complexities of this region.
Water Sports
The beautiful, secluded area of Trinity and
Lewiston Lake offers excellent swimming, fishing,
water skiing, canoeing, and sailing. After a cool
swim you can enjoy sunning yourself along the
shorelines or picnic with a backdrop of green
forests and 8000' to 9000' peaks.
Fishing, Hunting And Hiking
Rainbow trout, German brown trout, Kokanee
salmon, large and small mouth bass, sunfish, and
catfish await the angler in rivers and lakes.
Trinity Lake has turned out the state record
small mouth bass weighing in at 9 lbs. 1 oz.
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Big game, upland birds, and small game are to be
found in all sections of Trinity County. Hunting
begins in the fall and last throughout the year.
The county offers the hunter a choice of
blacktail bucks, bear, predators, squirrels, and
quail. Trinity County has more deer per square
mile and a higher buck/doe ratio than any other
in California.
Hiking
Trinity County is a hiker's paradise, with trails
to take you into thousands of miles of
wilderness. The uncrowded Trinity Alps are within
easy access of Old Lewiston RV Resort. Jagged
peaks and alpine meadows will take your breath
away. Trinity's 200,000+ acres will provide
exciting adventure for you and your family.
Gold Panning
The amateur gold panner can find "color" along
the Trinity River. Professionals still dredge for
gold as well.
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