Hiking California's Trinity Alps Wilderness
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by Dennis Lewon
Granite peaks, glacier-carved canyons, lush meadows, sparkling lakes and streams, and a chance for true mountain solitude await hikers and equestrians who find their way to the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Tucked away in a remote corner of northwest California, the Trinity Alps constitutes one of the largest parcels of federally designated wilderness in the state -- more than half a million acres of rugged backcountry.
Hiking California's Trinity Alps Wilderness describes hundreds of miles of trails that crisscross the wilderness, covering everything from easy day hikes to week-long treks. Maps and elevation graphs make it easy to pick out a hike that suits your needs. Upwards of 100 sparkling alpine lakes dot the Trinity Alps, providing ample reward whether you're an angler in search of a trout dinner or a trail-dusty backpacker looking for a skin-tingling swim. History buffs will find mining relics that date from the 19th century Gold Rush, and anyone who cherishes solitude will have no problem finding it in this uncrowded wilderness
All this along with sections on backcountry safety, outdoor ethics and natural history make this Falcon Guide a valuable resource for planning a trip to this spectacular wilderness.
Granite peaks, glacier-carved canyons, lush meadows, sparkling lakes and streams, and a chance for true mountain solitude await hikers and equestrians who find their way to the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Tucked away in a remote corner of northwest California, the Trinity Alps constitutes one of the largest parcels of federally designated wilderness in the state -- more than half a million acres of rugged backcountry.
Hiking California's Trinity Alps Wilderness describes hundreds of miles of trails that crisscross the wilderness, covering everything from easy day hikes to week-long treks. Maps and elevation graphs make it easy to pick out a hike that suits your needs. Upwards of 100 sparkling alpine lakes dot the Trinity Alps, providing ample reward whether you're an angler in search of a trout dinner or a trail-dusty backpacker looking for a skin-tingling swim. History buffs will find mining relics that date from the 19th century Gold Rush, and anyone who cherishes solitude will have no problem finding it in this uncrowded wilderness
All this along with sections on backcountry safety, outdoor ethics and natural history make this Falcon Guide a valuable resource for planning a trip to this spectacular wilderness.
