Trinity Alps & Vicinity ― Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas; a Hiking and Backpacking Guide

Explore the remote ranges of northwestern California

The Trinity Alps mountain range forms a rugged divide, tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of wilderness. The Trinity Alps offer much to hikers and backpackers, with rushing streams, high waterfalls, glaciated granite peaks, sparkling lakes, and cool, deep forests. Award-winning outdoors author Mike White presents the most comprehensive hiking guide to the Trinity Alps and environs. The book describes 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes—with information on access, facilities, and supplies from nearby towns, as well as campgrounds, resorts, B&Bs, and pack stations.

Trinity Alps & Vicinity spotlights 55 of the best day hikes and backpack trips in a revised and updated edition of the guidebook that’s been an essential tool for adventurers since 1983. Each featured trip includes a detailed trail map, complete route description, level of difficulty, elevation profile, and more. Nearby Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags Wilderness also offer miles of trails and recreation areas to explore. With Trinity Alps & Vicinity in hand, your next outing is sure to be rugged and memorable.

Mike White was raised in the southeast suburbs of Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of Mt. Hood (whenever the Pacific Northwest skies cleared enough to allow shadows). As a teenager, Mike began hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington, further honing his skills while attending Seattle Pacific University. After graduating with a B.A. in political science, Mike and his new wife, Robin, relocated to the high desert near Reno, Nevada, from where he discovered the joys of exploring the Sierra Nevada.

After leaving his last “real” job, Mike began writing full-time. He is the author of 21 outdoor guides, including award-winning books Top Trails: Lake Tahoe and 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada. He also has contributed to Sunset and Backpacker magazines and the Reno-Gazette Journal newspaper. A part-time community college instructor, Mike is also a featured speaker for outdoor groups.