Trinity California Information
One of the three counties comprising the Emerald Triangle, Trinity County is located in the northwestern region of California, along the Trinity River and the Klamath Mountains. The county contains significant portions of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, home to the Trinity Alps. It is one of the original counties of California, and parts of it were given to the counties of Klamath in 1852 and Humboldt in 1853. However, Klamath County was dissolved in 1876 because of corruption and widespread electoral fraud.
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Trinity County has a land area of 3,179 square miles and a population of 13,622. Its cities and towns are composed of Hayfork, Lewiston, and Weaverville, none of which are incorporated. Weaverville is the location of the county government. Trinity County is bounded by the counties of Mendocino in the south, Humboldt in the west, Siskiyou in the north, Shasta in the east, and Tehama in the southeast. It is a former mining county with a rich history not only in gold mining, but also in wood production, fine arts, and many more.
Trinity County’s historic downtown with old buildings, quaint shops, and charming real estate makes socializing among the locals one of the finer points of the county. With many things to do, people and places to see, and loads of time for relaxation in between, the county is indeed heaven like compared to the daily grind of urban living. In addition to its affordability, the county’s real estate boasts of a breathtaking natural setting where a good number of outdoor activities are readily available right outside the door. Residents could easily embark in hiking and mountain biking along the Weaverville Basin Trail or travel a few minutes for river rafting on the Trinity River or backpacking or horseback riding in the Trinity Alps. Trinity County real estate is always a few minutes away from the most exhilarating adventure. Inspired by the majestic mountains, clear alpine lakes, blue skies, pristine streams, rivers, and reservoirs, Trinity County real estate is considered by visitors as one of the most beautiful in the world.
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From the back country of the Trinity Alps to the Trinity River to the charming real estate that dot the countryside, the county always have something to satisfy almost every interest. Aside from the previously mentioned activities, residents and visitors can also enjoy bird watching, gold panning, rock climbing, and fishing. Trinity County is noted for some of the best fishing spots in California with an abundance of salmon and steelhead along with rainbow, brown, and brook trout; largemouth and smallmouth bass; kokanee; and catfish. Avid fishermen refer to the county’s 55 alpine lakes as an angler’s paradise.
The county hosts many visitors, especially in summer to enjoy the sights and activities it has to offer. The scenic and historic drives around the country roads are already an awe-inspiring experience that would more than double up once one enters the county limits. The most popular man-made attraction in the county remains to be the Trinity Joss House, established by the early Chinese miners and is now a California State Park. It is also the home of one of the few Taoist temples left in California.
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