Trinity County is one of the last “wild frontiers” of California. With its rugged mountain ranges, wild rivers, ideal climate with four true seasons, and sparse population, Trinity County is a place where people go to reconnect with nature, and enjoy a simpler, friendlier way of life.
South of Weaverville on Highway 3 is Hayfork, the largest valley in Trinity County, named so because of the vast hay fields that grew naturally along Hayfork Creek that winds through the valley. Today there are still a few large working ranches raising hay and cattle and other crops; and Hayfork is arguably the agricultural capital of the county. The Trinity County Fair is held in Hayfork in August of each year, bringing everyone ‘home’ to catch up with long-time friends and family. Visitors are often in awe of how “old timey” the fair is with the focus on local agriculture, history, art, dried and canned goods, and local talent. Hayfork offers several grocery and convenience stores, coffee shops, and café’s. It’s an inviting little mountain town, home to about 2,500 residents with independent spirits that are also very community minded.
Follow the Hayfork Creek drainage 22 miles to “Trails End” and you’ve found the secluded valley of Hyampom. Known as Trinity’s ‘banana belt’ at approx. 1,250 ft elevation; Hyampom has recently been discovered as one of the newest and most remote emerging winemaking regions of California. The wild Southfork of the Trinity River cuts through the center of the valley, and the backdrop is the impressive Southfork Mountain, the longest contiguous mountain range in the continental US. Tucked deep in the coastal range, the climate of Hyampom is uniquely mild making the river recreation enjoyable in all seasons whether fishing, swimming, tubing, or camping. Just remember, you don’t “drive through” Hyampom, you “drive to” Hyampom, it really is at Trails End… although there are a few seasonal ‘back roads’ that will offer adventurous journeys for the confident explorers.
Just 20 minutes south of Hayfork is where you can find the Trinity Pines Subdivision. The subdivision is made up of approximately 1200 parcels ranging in size from 1 acre up to 7+ acres- the average lot being about an acre and a half. The area is heavily forested and has a private road system running throughout. A short 10 minute drive from Trinity Pines is where you can enjoy the South Fork of the Trinity River in Forest Glen. It is a popular summer destination for tourists and locals alike!