Shasta-Trinity National Forest

The largest National Forest in California, encompassing 2.2 million acres with over 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.


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The STNF is the largest National Forest in California, encompassing 2.2 million acres with over 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. It ranges from 1,000 in elevation (Shasta Lake and its general area) to the spectacular Mt. Shasta with its impressive elevation of 14,179 feet. The STNF includes portions of five designated Wilderness Areas: Castle Crags, Chanchellulla, Mount Shasta, Trinity Alps and Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel. The main branch of the Trinity River is a designated Wild and Scenic River which runs through the forest. A 154 mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail runs in an east - west direction across the STNF. The Trinity Heritage and the Trinity River Scenic Byways are two scenic drives in the area. Shasta Lake's 365 miles of shoreline made-up of many arms and inlets make it a paradise for explorers and boaters alike. The four major arms of the lake, Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw Creek and Pit offer spectacular scenery as well as unusual geologic and historic areas of interest.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf

Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers

Castle Crags Wilderness - Most of the area is covered by high brushfields and rocky outcrops with a few wet meadows in the creek headwaters.

Chanchelulla Wilderness - This Wilderness features rugged terrain with steep, chaparral and tree covered slopes. 

Mt. Shasta Wilderness - Mt. Shasta is the highest peak on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, second highest peak in the Cascades, and fifth highest in the state.

Trinity Alps Wilderness - This wilderness offers many different trails ranging from 1.5 miles to 15 miles at varying levels of difficulty.

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness - In the Wintun Indian language, "Yo-la" meant "snow covered", and "Bo-li" meant "high peak." The second part of this Wilderness' name refers to the headwaters of the Middle Fork Eel River, which originates in this remote and rugged land.

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