Shasta–Trinity National Forest
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest is a federally designated forest in northern California, United States. It is the largest National Forest in California and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The 2,210,485 acre (894,552 Ha) forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles (10,103 km) of streams and rivers. Major features include Shasta Lake, the largest man-made lake in California and Mount Shasta, elevation 14,179 feet (4,322 m).
| Shasta–Trinity National Forest | |
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Trinity Alps near Granite Lake | |
Map of the United States Shasta–Trinity National Forest (California) | |
| Location | Northern California |
| Nearest city | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40°44′07″N 122°56′31″W |
| Area | 2,209,832 acres (8,942.87 km2) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest offers a wide range of recreational activities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, downhill skiing and riding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
In descending order of land area, the forests are located in parts of Trinity, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Modoc and Humboldt counties.