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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