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Weaver Basin Trail System Variable length: Up to 50 miles of multi-use trails surrounding the town of Weaverville, CA. Low to high elevation changes Difficulty: Easy - Intermediate User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles Up to 50 miles of trails for hiking, running, biking and horseback riding, with multiple entry points around the town of Weaverville. Multiple loops are available from different parts of town so that you can customize your experience based on how much time you have and how much energy you want to exert. The trails welcome well-behaved, of- leash dogs. Trail maps are available at Tammie’s Books, the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, or Mamma Llama Coffeehouse, all on Main Street (Hwy. 299) in Weaverville. Trail Maps Trailforks MTB You can also download a map from Trinity County Resource Conservation District: Weaver Basin Trails or use the interactive online map. |
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Sweepstakes Trail
Located at the edge of the Trinity Alps Wilderness in the Weaver Basin Trail System. A big mountain trail.
High elevation changes. Take off from 5200'. Finish your ride in downtown Weaverville at about 2000'.
Difficulty: Intermediate
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles (mostly bicycles, but open to all trail users)
The Sweepstakes Trail was completed in 2023, and has added a true big mountain trail to the Weaver Basin trail system. It's a trail that can be shredded hard, or ridden easy for most skill levels. The trail takes off from the Low Gap Trailhead (check Google Maps) on Weaver Bally Rd at 5200', and makes its way down to East Weaver Creek at 3400' in about 5 miles. Shuttles may be available on weekends in 2025. Check with us for details. The trail terminates at a junction with Seavey Ditch Trail, which connects directly the Jackass Ridge Trail, which then connects to Blue/Black Lead, two mountain-bike specific trails. The full route including Sweepstakes/Blue and Black Lead is 11 miles in total, most of it downhill. Hit up Trinity County Brewing Company when you're done for excellent local brews and grub.
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Located at the edge of the Trinity Alps Wilderness in the Weaver Basin Trail System. A big mountain trail.
High elevation changes. Take off from 5200'. Finish your ride in downtown Weaverville at about 2000'.
Difficulty: Intermediate
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles (mostly bicycles, but open to all trail users)
The Sweepstakes Trail was completed in 2023, and has added a true big mountain trail to the Weaver Basin trail system. It's a trail that can be shredded hard, or ridden easy for most skill levels. The trail takes off from the Low Gap Trailhead (check Google Maps) on Weaver Bally Rd at 5200', and makes its way down to East Weaver Creek at 3400' in about 5 miles. Shuttles may be available on weekends in 2025. Check with us for details. The trail terminates at a junction with Seavey Ditch Trail, which connects directly the Jackass Ridge Trail, which then connects to Blue/Black Lead, two mountain-bike specific trails. The full route including Sweepstakes/Blue and Black Lead is 11 miles in total, most of it downhill. Hit up Trinity County Brewing Company when you're done for excellent local brews and grub.
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Trinity Lakeshore Trail
Located on the west bank of Trinity Lake
Low elevation changes
Difficulty: Easy
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles
The Lakeshore Trail (marked in blue on the map below) is a fun, easy, multi-use trail connecting campgrounds and resorts along the north side of Trinity Lake. The trail is approximately 4.6 miles long, running from Clark Springs Campground through Pinewood Cove Campground (a private resort) and continues to a large turnout on the south side of Hwy 3 (free parking), just east of Stoney Creek Group Camp and swim area. There are a few short, steep stretches along the route. The trail is shaded and meanders through forest on the slopes above the lake. Please stay on the trail when walking or riding through the private facilities. Food and drinks may be available at Trinity Lake Resort & Marina and Pinewood Cove Campground during the summer season. Enjoy views of the lake from this shady, forest trail along Trinity Lake. This is a great, family-friendly trail that can enhance your memorable visit to the area.
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Located on the west bank of Trinity Lake
Low elevation changes
Difficulty: Easy
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles
The Lakeshore Trail (marked in blue on the map below) is a fun, easy, multi-use trail connecting campgrounds and resorts along the north side of Trinity Lake. The trail is approximately 4.6 miles long, running from Clark Springs Campground through Pinewood Cove Campground (a private resort) and continues to a large turnout on the south side of Hwy 3 (free parking), just east of Stoney Creek Group Camp and swim area. There are a few short, steep stretches along the route. The trail is shaded and meanders through forest on the slopes above the lake. Please stay on the trail when walking or riding through the private facilities. Food and drinks may be available at Trinity Lake Resort & Marina and Pinewood Cove Campground during the summer season. Enjoy views of the lake from this shady, forest trail along Trinity Lake. This is a great, family-friendly trail that can enhance your memorable visit to the area.
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Ewing Reservoir Trail System and more
Hayfork, CA
Low elevation changes
Difficulty: Easy - Intermediate
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles
The trail follows the shoreline of Ewing Reservoir. Access and parking is from Brady County Road 323 and Ewing Reservoir County Road 361 in Hayfork. Equestrian and bicycle use are currently not permitted. Be respectful of private property and community water source.
Additional trails have been constructed! See trailforks link below. In 2023, 3.9 miles of singletrack trail were constructed for multiple trail users. An additional 8.2 miles of singletrack are planned and shovel-ready, but fundraising efforts are ongoing to once again begin implementation. Future phases are anticipated to include over 30 miles of trail that will traverse ridgelines, loop through forests, and connect to USFS property to the north. We anticipate that an expanded trail system will inspire visitors and locals to recreate near this well-loved resource.
Click here for more trails in the Hayfork area.
The Watershed Center maintains nearly 40 miles of trails annually in the South Fork Trinity River Basin. Trail maintenance ensures that people have access to our public lands and is a vital component of ecosystem protection. Proper maintenance prevents soil erosion, environmental damage, and habitat destruction, and protects water quality, ecosystem health, and fish habitat—as well as improved user experiences! One example of these projects is the Friends Enjoying Ewing Trail (FEET) project.
The Field Crew, Hayfork Youth Conservation Crew and OHV programs all play a role in implementing trail maintenance. If you are interested in trail conditions, or want to report needed maintenance along a route in the South Fork Trinity River Basin trail system, contact Tom at 530-620-4206
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Hayfork, CA
Low elevation changes
Difficulty: Easy - Intermediate
User groups: Pedestrians, Equestrians, and Bicycles
The trail follows the shoreline of Ewing Reservoir. Access and parking is from Brady County Road 323 and Ewing Reservoir County Road 361 in Hayfork. Equestrian and bicycle use are currently not permitted. Be respectful of private property and community water source.
Additional trails have been constructed! See trailforks link below. In 2023, 3.9 miles of singletrack trail were constructed for multiple trail users. An additional 8.2 miles of singletrack are planned and shovel-ready, but fundraising efforts are ongoing to once again begin implementation. Future phases are anticipated to include over 30 miles of trail that will traverse ridgelines, loop through forests, and connect to USFS property to the north. We anticipate that an expanded trail system will inspire visitors and locals to recreate near this well-loved resource.
Click here for more trails in the Hayfork area.
The Watershed Center maintains nearly 40 miles of trails annually in the South Fork Trinity River Basin. Trail maintenance ensures that people have access to our public lands and is a vital component of ecosystem protection. Proper maintenance prevents soil erosion, environmental damage, and habitat destruction, and protects water quality, ecosystem health, and fish habitat—as well as improved user experiences! One example of these projects is the Friends Enjoying Ewing Trail (FEET) project.
The Field Crew, Hayfork Youth Conservation Crew and OHV programs all play a role in implementing trail maintenance. If you are interested in trail conditions, or want to report needed maintenance along a route in the South Fork Trinity River Basin trail system, contact Tom at 530-620-4206
Trail Maps
Trailforks