Weaverville's Famous Spiral Staircases Accentuate The Historic District

Trinity County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Parts of the county were given to Klamath County in 1852 and to Humboldt County in 1853. Klamath County ceased to exist in 1874. The county takes its name from the Trinity River, named in 1845 by Major Pearson B. Reading, who was under the mistaken impression that the river emptied into Trinidad Bay. Trinity is the English version of Trinidad. The Trinity River is one of the premiere fishing rivers on the West Coast with phenomenal steelhead and salmon runs that have only recently returned due to dilegent resotration work undertaken over the last several years.

Opportunities for satisfying outdoor vacations and activities are limited only by your own imagination. Largely underdeveloped, the area offers conveniences and creature comforts in a natural environment without the hustle and hassle of more structured recreational communities.

Hundreds of miles of Forest Service roads, trails and old logging tracts open up spectacular forested mountains to hiking, horseback, mountain bike and motor touring. The whole area is a wildlife laboratory of diverse flora and fauna with four seasonal variations for you to watch, study, research, photograph and, in some cases, collect. The Trinity Alps Wilderness can be accessed through many gateways for wild-stream fishing, day hikes or extended treks. Pack trips on horseback are available with local licensed guides.

The Trinity River and tributary waters are themselves sources of thrills, adventure and enjoyment. All sorts of water activities abound: everything from toe dabbling, fishing, gold panning or just floating lazily in an inner tube to racing down white water riffles and rapids in a bobbing raft or kayak is available to visitors.

A 147 mile shoreline encircles Trinity Lake, third largest reservoir in California, with abundant open water for most every sort of still water enjoyment. Secluded coves for houseboat get-aways, long open stretches for jet and water skiing, inlets for canoeing and fishing boats. Bring your own boat or look to one of the four marinas for rentals. While it's up to you to catch them, there is a significant population of Rainbow trout, Small and Large mouth bass and Catfish waiting in the Lake to try your skill and patience.

For some years the American Bald Eagle was in decline; some thought it would soon be lost to our heritage. It is good to say that now there are increasing numbers of our noble bird nesting in a restricted area along the shore of Trinity Lake.

Though hard to come by, there are thriving deer herds in Trinity County for those willing to put forth the effort. The steep mountainous terrain and dense forests are challenges that require good physical conditioning, stamina and better-than-average woodcraft skills. But it's all worthwhile; the county enjoys a superior hunter success ratio. California Black Bear are also here in satisfying numbers to reward the willing hunter.

Weaverville hosts an active visual and performing arts community with many galleries, coffeehouses and a new performing arts center. Performances and art openings are continue throughout the year insuring great entertainment on almost any given weekend.

Weaverville and Trinity County offer a myriad of entertainment opportunities, both inside and outdoors. We welcome your visit to WeavervilleInfo.com and hope you enjoy your visit here and future visits to Weaverville and Trinity County.