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Weaverville and Trinity County Attractions

If you like history then Weaverville has lots to offer. The Old West was home to Weaverville with saloons, gunfights and even a stagecoach robbery by the notorious Black Bart, a.k.a. Charles E. Boles. An old safe from those wild days is still displayed in a building that is now a restaurant as a reminder of Weaverville's Old West heritage. The downtown area of Weaverville still echoes with Old West history, and many of the small towns in Trinity County also reflect that heritage today.

Trinity County is full of attractions, historical locations, beautiful places and landmarks that still captivate people from all walks of life. Trinity County is also home to lots of logging and timber heritage which is displayed at many locations. Some of the great scenic attractions are located high up in the mountains and require hiking or horseback to access, but even though these locations are remote they are well worth the trip to see! Trinity County has much to offer in many different aspects so no matter what you enjoy... Trinity County has something for you!

Scott Museum

100 Airport Rd.

Trinity Center, CA

(530) 266-3378

Open May 15th - September 15th

 

Exhibits include Native American artifacts, authentic models of transportation; buggy's, covered wagon and stage coach. This collection of history is a memorable experience.

Jake Jackson Museum

508 Main St

Weaverville, CA

(530) 623-5211

Open year-round

Website

The Trinity County Historical Park focuses on the gold rush days and on pioneer life. The grounds contain a reconstructed stamp mill, miner's cabin, and a blacksmith shop.

Joss House

5284 Oregon & Main Street

Weaverville, CA

(530) 623-5284

More info & location

"The Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds" is the oldest standing and continuously used Chinese temple in California. The historic site exhibits art objects, pictures, mining tools, and weapons used in the 1854 Tong War. The park is a fascinating look into the role that the Chinese immigrants played in early California history.

 

 

Bowerman Barn

Weaverville Ranger Station

P.O. Box 1190,

Weaverville, CA

(530) 623-2121

More Info / Map

Built in 1878 by Jacob Bowerman, the barn stands today as an outstanding example of a late 19th century hand-crafted structure. It is listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

Hodges Cabin

Weaverville Ranger Station

P.O. Box 1190

Weaverville, CA

(530) 623-2121

More info / USGS topo Map

Hodges Cabin is located about four miles up the North Fork of Coffee Creek Trail inside the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The historic site is home to the two story cabin, a horse barn and corral, a blacksmith shop, a generator shed and Pelton wheel, a cement swimming pool and a tree house. All the buildings were built in 1923 by Walter Leander Hodges.

Fosters Cabin

Weaverville Ranger Station

P.O. Box 1190,

Weaverville, CA

(530) 623-2121

More Info / USGS topo Map

Historical and physical evidence indicates that there have been as many as three structures in Parker Meadows, two of them constructed by, or in cooperation with, the Foster family.

Mountain Lakes

There are many lakes up high in the Trinity Alps that attract hikers, campers and horseback riders.

 

Most of the lakes can be reached within a couple of hours with some that require more time to reach. All of the mountain lakes are beautiful and well worth the trip but some trails require a person to be in top physical shape to reach. Mountain lake information can be found from the USDA Forest Service. / Mountain Lakes Info

Hiking Trails

There are many miles of trails in the Trinity Alps for hikers and backpackers of all ages to enjoy, including the Weaverville Basin Trail System.

All of the trails pass through some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States, and some lead to beautiful locations such as lakes, waterfalls and peaks. Maps are an important part for any trail quest, along with plenty of water and energy snacks. Maps can be acquired from the USDA Forest Service. / Hiking Trail Info