TRINITY ALPS & VICINITY: A Hiking and Backpacking Guide Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas
Sixth edition, first printing
Copyright © 1983, 1986 by Luther Linkhart
Copyright © 1994, 2004 by Luther Linkhart and Mike White
Copyright © 2010 and 2019 by Mike White
Editor: Scott Alexander Jones
Project editor: Ritchey Halphen
Photos: Mike White, except where noted
Maps: Mike White
Cover design: Scott McGrew
Text design: Andreas Schüller, with updates by Annie Long
Proofreaders: Laura Franck, Rebecca Henderson, Susan Roberts McWilliams
Indexer: Meghan Miller Brawley/Potomac Indexing
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: White, Michael C., 1952– author.
Title: Trinity Alps & vicinity : a hiking and backpacking guide, including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags/Mike White.
Other titles: Trinity Alps and vicinity
Description: Sixth edition. | Birmingham, Alabama : Wilderness Press, [2018] Luther Linkhart was the principal author of the edition published 1994. | “Distributed by Publishers Group West”—T.p. verso. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018027409| ISBN 978-0-899-97809-3 paperback | ISBN 978-0-899-97810-9 ebook | ISBN 9781643590158 hardcover
Subjects: LCSH: Hiking—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. | Hiking—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Backpacking—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. | Backpacking—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Walking—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. | Walking—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Mountaineering—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. | Mountaineering—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Trails—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. Trails—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Outdoor recreation—California—Trinity Alps—Guidebooks. | Outdoor recreation—California—Trinity Alps Wilderness—Guidebooks. | Trinity Alps (Calif.)—Guidebooks. | Trinity Alps Wilderness (Calif.)—Guidebooks.
Classification: LCC GV199.42.C22 T755 2018 | DDC 917.94/21—dc23
LC record available at lccn.loc.gov/2018027409
Manufactured in the United States of America
Distributed by Publishers Group West
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Cover photo: Mountaineers in the Trinity Alps Wilderness; photo: © aaronj9/shutterstock
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SAFETY NOTICE Although Wilderness Press and Mike White have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health. The fact that an activity or a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions, know your own limitations, and consult a map.
dedication
To the memory of Luther Linkhart, who was the Trinity Alps’ first and foremost author and who provided me with a great foundation upon which to begin my writing career
Contents
Natural History and Environment
ACCESS, FACILITIES, AND SUPPLIES
Car Camping and Other Recreational Facilities
