Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area
Three reservoirs in northern California managed by two agencies.
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The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area in northern California, authorized by Congress in 1965. It encompasses 246087 acres divided into three units: Shasta, Trinity, and Whiskeytown. The Shasta and Trinity units are managed by the United States Forest Service, while the Whiskeytown unit is managed by the National Park Service.
Forest Service areas
The Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area, part of the Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity complex and run by the Shasta–Trinity National Forest, spans 203,587 acres and encompasses Shasta, Trinity, and Lewiston Lakes. Within the Trinity Unit, four subunits—Lewiston Lake, Trinity Dam, Stuart Fork, and North Lake—offer trout fishing, the Trinity Heritage National Scenic Byway, and a multi-use trail system. The Shasta Unit centers on Shasta Lake, whose four arms—the Sacramento, Pit, Yet Atwam Creek, and McCloud River—provide varied scenery and water sports. Shasta Dam, which forms the lake, ranks as the United States’ second largest and second tallest concrete dam.
Did You Know?
- The Whiskeytown Unit includes 39000 acres of backcountry surrounding the reservoir.
- The backcountry is accessible via 70 miles of multi-use hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area?
Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is located in Shasta County & Trinity County, California, United States.
When was Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area founded?
Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area was founded on November 8, 1965.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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