Wilderness · California

Trinity Alps Wilderness

Granite spires and lakes in far Northern California

TypeWilderness
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSummer & early fall
Don’t missCanyon Creek Lakes

A vast, underrated wilderness of white granite, alpine lakes, and old-growth in remote Northern California — second only to the John Muir in size for the state. Big country with a fraction of the crowds.

What to see

  • Canyon Creek Lakes & Falls
  • Thompson Peak
  • Grizzly Lake
  • Caribou Lakes
  • Old-growth forest

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