Trinity Scenic Byway

Follows Highway 299 west between the small community of Shasta on the outskirts of Redding all the way to Blue Lake near Arcata on the coast.

At a Glance

Closest Towns:	Redding, Shasta, Weaverville, Big Bar, Willow Creek, Arcata
Operated By:	US Forest Service: Weaverville Ranger Station, 360 Main Street, Weaverville CA, 530-623-2121

General Information

General Notes:

Highway 299 was designated the "Trinity Scenic Byway" in October, 1991. The Theme of the route, "From the Valley Oaks to the Redwood Coast" was chosen by the Forest Service to feature the wide variety of plant and animal life that exists in the various climates zones along the highway. The drive also features the cultural and historical aspects of the region, from the prehistoric native American tribes to the gold miners and timber workers of the 20th Century.

Activities

Scenic Driving

Highway 299 enters Trinity County from the east over Buckhorn Summit, then descends toward the Trinity River at Douglas City. It follows Weaver Creek to the historic town of Weaverville, then climbs Oregon Mountain with a vista of the La Grange Mine just past the summit. The highway rejoins the river at Junction City, and follows the beautiful Trinity River Gorge past dredger tailings of past-century mining and present-day river dredges.