| The 513,100 acre Trinity Alps Wilderness is the second largest wilderness in California. The area, formerly known as the Salmon Trinity Alps Primitive Area, was nearly doubled in size by the 1984 California Wilderness Act. This rugged, isolated area consists of mountain ridges and deep canyons between the Trinity and Salmon Rivers. The area contains more than 55 lakes and streams, scattered timber stands and large meadows, barren rock cliffs and peaks. | Elevations within the wilderness range
from 2,000 feet to 8,000 feet. Annual precipitation is 50 inches, including up to 12 feet of snow.
The area is accessible from mid-June to mid-October. Bear and other wildlife are plentiful. Firewood is scarce in many areas so portable stoves are recommended.
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There are many trail into the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The most heavily use areas are Canyon Creek, Stuart Fork, Swift Creek and Grizzly Creek drainages. Less use trails are found in the areas south of Coffee Creek Road and near Little Mill, Washbasin and West Boulder lakes. Visitor permits are required for the wilderness areas. |
| The Shasta-Trinity National forest has ample camping grounds. The Salkow family has been going here over twenty two years. The areas above Trinity Center are frequented by a small numbers hence affords peace and tranquillity. Far from commercial recreation, this area attracts more the type who wish to commune with nature. |  |
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Dry Fly Patterns for the area - Top Producers see Mastering Fly Fishing
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