Long Canyon
This steep trail forks two miles in. The left-hand fork crosses the creek and leads you to Bowerman Meadows. The north, or righthand fork, leads you up Long Canyon. Both trails take you through high country meadows, surrounded by rugged peaks and ridges. The wildflowers in these meadows are spectacular. Both trails are for the strong hiker. (R9W - T36N - S6)
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General Information
You can purchase a map at the Weaverville Ranger Station or online
No fee
To stay overnight in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, you will need both a wilderness permit and a campfire permit. These are available at outdoor “kiosks” located at the Weaverville Ranger Station (360 Main St), at the kiosk outside of the Supervisor's Office in Redding (3644 Avtech Parkway), at the Shasta Lake Ranger Station (14225 Holiday Road), and at the Fire Stations (Mule Creek & Coffee Creek off Hwy 3 and Junction City & Big Bar off Hwy 299). Campfire permits are also available online.
Groups are limited to 10 persons. Campfire and Bear Canister restrictions. Wilderness travel is limited to foot or horseback. NO gliders, drones, bicycles, motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment of any kind are allowed within the wilderness areas. Wheelchairs are allowed. Please familiarize yourself with Leave No Trace Ethics by taking a course before your trip. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics while in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Leave No Trace describes how to dispose of waste properly, where to travel and camp and other ways to minimize your impact on the land and your impact to other hikers.
Address: 360 Main Street Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: 530-623-2121
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Hwy 3 north of Weaverville and south of Trinity Center, take Long Canyon Road west approximately 2.5 miles then Forest Road 35N10 0.4 miles to the trailhead.
