Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

California, United States
Just west of Redding, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation lies where the Klamath Mountain range and the Sacramento Valley come together.  This recreation area is known for easily obtainable solitude and its rugged forest topography.  There are ample opportunities to engage in a range of activities including rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, climbing and many more.

Trails

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Difficulty
Distance
Whiskeytown Falls, Whiskeytown National Rec Area
It's just a short hike reach the impressive 220ft cascading waterfall that is Whiskeytown Falls.
Easy
3.0 mi
4.8 km
Mill Creek Trail
6.4 mile trail near Whiskeytown Lake, California
 
6.4 mi
10.3 km
Guides
Whiskeytown Falls, Whiskeytown National Rec Area
Whiskeytown Falls, Whiskeytown National Rec Area
French Gulch, California, United States
 
Easy: 3.0 miles, 1-3 hours
It's just a short hike reach the impressive 220ft cascading waterfall that is Whiskeytown Falls.
Mill Creek Trail
Mill Creek Trail
French Gulch, California, United States
6.4 mile trail near Whiskeytown Lake, California
Community Trips
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Whiskwytownfalls
by rockstacker on Apr 19, 2009
Oak Bottom (historical), California, United States
0.0 miles
trail did leave the creek a little every once and awhile Photo
creek crossing Photo
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Mill Creek Trail, Whiskeytown Lake, CA
by dmiked on Jan 02, 2012
French Gulch, California, United States
6.4 miles
had to work in a trail run while parents hiked to whiskeytown falls.  this was a great cool canyon the first half with bright green moss totally covering trees and rocks.  I think there was over 15 creek crossings, all easy enough to not get wet (but came close!).  Also so many leaves that some spots where a little hard to follow the trail and some spots where a little slippery.  When...
Whiskeytown 1-Mile
by on Aug 07, 2008
Whiskeytown, California, United States
1.4 miles
Whiskeytown 1-Mile
by jluaces on Aug 07, 2008
Whiskeytown, California, United States
1.4 miles

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