Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California State

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

At 2.2 million acres in size, the Shasta - Trinity National Forest is the largest of all the national forests in California.

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest Details

At 2.2 million acres in size, the Shasta - Trinity National Forest is the largest of all the national forests in California. There are 5 wilderness areas in the forest and jaw-dropping rock formations like the Castle Crags. The area is nature at its best, filled with rivers, lakes, streams, green mountainsides and rocky, snow-covered peaks. There are places for hiking, horseback riding, dispersed camping, fishing, hunting, and breathing uncommonly clean air.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shasta-Trinity National Forest

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11.5 mi away

Potem Falls

This 70-foot waterfall on the Pit River near Shasta Lake is one of the best places to go swimming in California.

11.9 mi away

Route 151--Shasta Dam Boulevard

This 3-mile section of State Route 151 is the best place to witness the Three Shastas the Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and the mighty Mount Shasta itself.

18.1 mi away

Sacramento River Rail Trail

A hidden gem along the Sacramento River, this beautiful trail is rarely frequented by visitors, making it a great ride for those who want to escape the city.

18.7 mi away

Hatchet Falls

With water supplied by the Snow, Green, and Clover Mountains, this waterfall on Hatchet Creek is one of the more unique places to go swimming.

20.4 mi away

Shasta State Historic Park

Once a thriving mining town, the 19th-century buildings of Shasta are now preserved inside this historic park.